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What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?

Millions around the world are observing the Lunar calendar as New Year celebrations kick off across many Asian communities. So what is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?

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AP Photos: Across Asia, celebrations mark Lunar New Year

People around Asia ushered in the Year of the Tiger on Tuesday, celebrating the Lunar New Year with colorful decorations, wild dances, tributes to their ancestors and prayers for good fortune in the year to come.

The Independent UK

Nio Deliveries Fall 8% Sequentially In January With Lunar New Year Holidays: What You Need To Know

U.S.-listed Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) said on Tuesday deliveries fell in January over the previously month — ahead of the traditionally slow-sales season around the Lunar New Year. China New Year Holiday starts on Jan. 31 and lasts till Feb. 6 this year.

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Lunar New Year merit-making

Thais, many of Chinese descent, make merit at Wat Boromracha Kanchanapisek Anusorn in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi province, to mark the Lunar New Year, which was on Tuesday this year. The Chinese temple is under the patronage of the Chinese Buddhist Sangha Council in Thailand. (Photos: Chanat Katanyu)

Bangkok Post

Asian Australians' celebrations of Lunar New Year hampered by COVID

Asian-Australians from diverse backgrounds talk about how COVID has shaped Lunar New Year festivities and how they are celebrating the Year of the Tiger.

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Omicron sub-variant detected in 57 countries, says WHO – as it happened

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Did you hear fireworks last night? This could be why

It's the Year of the Tiger

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Lychee farm stripped bare by visitors stocking up for Lunar New Year celebrations

Every year lychee farmer Ted Knoblock welcomes Chinese and Vietnamese visitors to his farm as they stock up on the fruit ahead of their Lunar New Year celebrations.

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Lunar New Year 2024: Five things you may not know about the Festival

Here are five facts you might now know about this annual celebration

The Independent UK

Year of the Tiger: An opportunity for bold changes in combatting anti-Asian racism

Anti-Asian racism is a public health emergency. Since the pandemic began, Asian people have been experiencing record amounts of denigration, hatred and racism.

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Celebrations for Year of the Tiger are muted, but bring hope

People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant, but were looking ahead with hope that the region's high vaccination rates might bring life closer to normal in the coming year

The Independent UK

Savoring Lucky Lunar New Year’s Eve Dish at Home

Tighter COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on dining in restaurants after 6 p.m., mean many Hong Kong families are eating their reunion dinner on Lunar New Year’s eve at home this year. The traditional dish known as “poon choi," or “basin food,” is a large dish filled with lotus root,…

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Where to celebrate Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year in London for 2022

How to see in the Year of the Tiger in style

Evening Standard

Cambodian Lion Dancers Cling to Craft amid COVID Pandemic

Cambodian dragon and lion dancer Gnuon Virak huddles his troupe together in a circle, before they let out a team cheer and get to work rehearsing for their a Lunar New Year performance - their only one of the pandemic-stricken year. Gnuon, 28, has loved dancing since he was a…

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The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Savoring lucky Lunar New Year's eve dish at home

Tighter COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on dining in restaurants after 6 p.m., mean many Hong Kong families are eating their reunion dinner on Lunar New Year’s eve at home this year.

The Independent UK

Asian stocks follow Wall St higher at start of holiday week

Asian stocks have followed Wall Street higher at the start of a week when China, South Korea and Southeast Asian markets will close for the Lunar New Year holiday

Bangkok Post

Cambodian lion dancers clinging on amid pandemic

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian dragon and lion dancer Gnuon Virak huddles his troupe together in a circle, before they let out a team cheer and get to work rehearsing for their a Lunar New Year performance - their only one of the pandemic-stricken year.

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The Independent UK

Asian stocks follow Wall St higher at start of holiday week

Asian stocks have followed Wall Street higher at the start of a week when China, South Korea and Southeast Asian markets will close for the Lunar New Year holiday

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With Each Ending, a Beginning: Hellos and Goodbyes in a Taipei Winter

As winter plays host to an arriving spring, what are the seasonal experiences Taipei residents enjoy?

ABC News

Chinese Australians separated from family in China plan virtual celebrations for Lunar New Year

I live in Australia but my parents and extended family live in Inner Mongolia. This Lunar New Year I'm determined not to let the pandemic again ruin the two most important parts of our celebrations: family reunion and good food.

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Fonterra’s dairy-on-dumplings twist for Chinese market

Our biggest dairy company, Fonterra is gunning for consumers in China to put stretchy mozzarella cheese on the Lunar New Year dumplings they will be eating by the million this week.

The Guardian - AU

‘A fresh start’: Bankstown roars back to life to usher in year of the tiger

Lunar new year celebrations bring a chance for people to reconnect and to look beyond the Covid pandemic

Daily Mirror

Find out your Chinese zodiac sign ahead of Lunar New Year 2022

According to myth, the Jade Emperor declared the order of zodiac signs would be based on the order that each of the 12 animals finished a great race

Los Angeles Times

‘Less hugs, more Zooms’ — Asian Americans celebrate second pandemic Lunar New Year

LOS ANGELES — Anna Nguyen walked toward Bao Quang temple, ready to chant and pray to the majestic golden Buddha.

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