BANGKOK/YANGON -- Lunar New Year became a national holiday in Myanmar this year, providing a respite for citizens hammered by ...

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The hustle and bustle at prayer paraphernalia shops and major markets across Penang reached a fever pitch as devotees rushed ...

Le Monde managed to visit Myanmar's largest city despite the war. The city has lost none of its buzz, our journalist reports.

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The festivities extended to space, with Chinese astronauts sending greetings from a space station. Read more at ...

Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated. Wednesday ...

From public parades to traditional dances, here's how countries around the world are celebrating the Year of the Snake.

The Chinese zodiac corresponds to various years people were born, and each animal is believed to influence the lives of ...

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and the world.

Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to pray for good luck in the Year ...