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China rings in Lunar New Year with most COVID rules lifted

People across China are ringing in the Lunar New Year with large family gatherings and crowds visiting temples after the government lifted its strict “zero-COVID” policy, marking the biggest festive celebration since the pandemic began three years ago

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Hong Kong worshippers flock to Wong Tai Sin Temple for Lunar New Year ritual after 2-year Covid suspension

Hong Kong's most well-known Taoist temple has resumed the ritual of burning the first incense sticks of the Lunar New Year after a two-year suspension because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Fireworks, flowers in Wuhan for Lunar New Year but grief lingers

Wuhan (China) (AFP) - Three years after a once-mysterious virus plunged the Chinese city of Wuhan into a terrifying lockdown, residents are celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit with fireworks, flowers and offerings to the loved ones they have lost to Covid-19.

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Lunar New Year brings in the Year of the Rabbit, promising 'change and hope' in 2023

Feng shui practitioners interpret what the Year of the Rabbit might mean, as celebrations for Lunar New Year 2023 begin.

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Hugs and tears as China marks first Lunar New Year since lockdowns ended

As China on Sunday welcomes the Lunar New Year, many families are reuniting over the holidays for the first time since the Covid-19 crisis erupted. Following tough “Zero Covid” closures, China’s borders have been reopened this year, bringing festive cheer and a few emotional tears at border crossings.

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Elephant camp adds more jumbos as Chinese tourists return

PHUKET: An elephant camp has purchased six new jumbos to welcome tourists and returning Chinese visitors, offering activities from elephant rides to elephant showers, the owner said.

Bangkok Post

Lunar New Year dilemma for China’s post ‘zero-COVID’ travellers

Despite removal of COVID travel restrictions, many have grappled with whether to visit vulnerable loved ones.

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How much do you know about the Lunar New Year?

Sunday is the first day of the Lunar New Year, kicking off 15 days of celebrations around the world. How much do you know about the Lunar New Year?

ABC News

Pre-holiday cheer lifts many Asian bourses

RECAP: Asian stocks shook off worries about rising interest rates and economic risks to advance yesterday as many investors took profits before the Lunar New Year holiday closes many markets in the region next week.

Bangkok Post

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Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Lunar New Year starts Sunday: Here’s how Chicago celebrates

In Chinatown, preparations are being made to ring in the Year of the Rabbit — the luckiest of 12 zodiac signs — on Sunday. In Vietnamese communities, it’s the Year of the Cat.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lunar New Year: A festival celebrated by more than a billion people

The Lunar New Year is a huge holiday in China, but also in other Asian countries like Korea and Vietnam. More than one billion people will be celebrating the event, which begins on January 22. For most, it's the Year of the Rabbit but in Vietnam, people will mark the…

France 24

FACT Liverpool celebrates Chinese New Year with programme of free events

The special programme will run until February 5

Liverpool Echo

12 Best Lunar New Year 2023 home decorations and gifts to buy for the Year of the Rabbit

Lunar New Year is fast approaching and people are getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit

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Tibet avalanche: At least 20 dead and eight buried alive after disaster hits motorway

The majority of the victims of the crushing avalanche were Tibetans heading back to their mountain homes ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations in China, which are set to begin on Sunday

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'We can't wait!' Jubilant Chinese head home for Lunar New Year

On the Shanghai-Wuhan train (China) (AFP) - Piling onto a packed train, factory owner Wang Chunfeng was among millions of Chinese looking to make up for lost time this Lunar New Year after years of pandemic-enforced separation from family.

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Milan quietly gears up for return of big-spending Chinese tourists

Some stores in via Montenapoleone, the heart of Milan's most exclusive shopping area, are displaying clothes and accessories dedicated to the Lunar New Year after two years disrupted by the pandemic even though Chinese tourists are yet to return in big numbers.

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'We can't wait!': Jubilant Chinese head home for Lunar New Year

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Taiwan president thanks military in new year's message

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the armed forces for defending the island in her Lunar New Year message on Friday, saying the government had safeguarded peace in the face of China's military drills and pressure.

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South Korea evacuates 500 people over Gangnam slum fire

Seoul (AFP) - A massive fire broke out inside one of the last remaining slums in South Korea's capital on Friday, forcing 500 people to flee their homes ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, authorities said.

Bangkok Post

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with special treats

As the ancient Chinese proverb goes, "To the ruler, the people are heaven; to the people, food is heaven." What to expect in the Year Of The Rabbit? Guru by Bangkok Post has a list of food and beverages to begin with.

Bangkok Post

Major fire in Seoul’s Gangnam neighbourhood destroys 60 homes

SEOUL: A blaze destroyed at least 60 homes in one of Seoul’s last remaining shantytowns on Friday, forcing the evacuation of about 500 people just before Lunar New Year, South Korea’s biggest holiday.

Bangkok Post

For Chinese Lunar New Year tourists, retailers roll out rabbit dances, red lanterns

BANGKOK/HONG KONG: As Chinese shoppers trickle back to tourist hotspots for Lunar New Year holidays, malls from Bangkok to Macau to aim to lure them into stores with red lantern displays, special dances to mark the Year of the Rabbit - and discounts.

Bristol Post

Lunar New Year 2023 events in Bristol include traditional lion dancing and Chinese street food

This year marks the Year of the Rabbit

The Independent UK

China keeping 1 hour daily limit on kids' online games

As the week-long Lunar New Year holidays in China draws near, children have something more than just feasts and red envelop presents of cash to look forward to -– one extra hour of online games each day

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