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Lunar New Year: Global Celebrations Unite Over a Billion

1/30/2025

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Lunar New Year Celebrations

Lunar New Year kicked off on January 29, 2025, uniting over a billion people worldwide in joyous celebration. Known as Seollal in South Korea and Tet in Vietnam, this vibrant festival highlights heartfelt family reunions, cherished traditions, and sumptuous feasts. In China, the holiday sparks the world's largest annual migration, as millions journey home to embrace the festivities.

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Families Celebrate New Year

Lunar New Year festivities for the Year of the Snake kicked off on January 29, 2025, igniting vibrant celebrations across the globe, from Colorado to New York. Families gathered to share joy, enjoy lively lion dances, and exchange red envelopes filled with good fortune, all while honoring traditions that symbolize renewal, prosperity, and the rich tapestry of East Asian culture as spring approaches.

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Lunar New Year Celebrations

Lunar New Year kicked off on January 29, 2025, uniting over a billion people worldwide in joyous celebration. Known as Seollal in South Korea and Tet in Vietnam, this vibrant festival highlights heartfelt family reunions, cherished traditions, and sumptuous feasts. In China, the holiday sparks the world's largest annual migration, as millions journey home to embrace the festivities.

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