In Indonesia, the largest Chinese diaspora community, Lunar New Year festivities included Barongsai performance at Borobudur Temple.
Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia - Denpasar, 29th January 2025. The faithful gathered in a temple in Denpasar, Bali, to celebrate the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year, known locally as ‘Imlek’. The celebrations welcomed the Year of the Snake with prayers,
Chinese Indonesians joined the rest of Asia to celebrate Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, on Wednesday. The Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival in China and locally known as 'Imlek,' falls on 29 January 2025,
From narrow side streets to packed malls, the traditional music and dance of dragon puppet performances have filled this bustling city south of Indonesia's capital to usher in the Lunar New Year.
Chinese New Year is believed to have origins that can be traced back to the 14th century BC (BC). According to legend, in the past there was a monster named Nian who often terrorized the community and caused great damage. However, this monster is said to be afraid of the color red, the sound of firecrackers exploding, and the light of fireworks.
Millions of people across Asia and the world are welcoming the Lunar New Year which coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Widely considered to be the most important event in the year for many in Asia and some Asian communities worldwide, the Lunar New Year represents a fresh start for those who celebrate.
The Chinese zodiac corresponds to various years people were born, and each animal is believed to influence the lives of people born in that year. The Year of the Snake is seen as one of renewal and regeneration and aligns with people born in 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025.
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A number of roads across Jakarta were inundated during Chinese New Year on Wednesday, hindering access for vehicles in the capital during the long holiday.
The Year of the Snake in 2025 brings a time for new beginnings, family reunions, and well wishes. Celebrating the Lunar New Year is marked by reflecti
From narrow side streets to packed malls, the traditional music and dance of dragon puppet performances have filled this bustling city south of Indonesia's capital to usher in the Lunar New Year.