Mario Poceski is professor of Buddhist studies and Chinese religions at the University of Florida. Among China's traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar ...

A lion dance team from the Australian Yau Kung Mun Association enters the Sze Yup Kwan Ti temple for a performance during Lunar New Year's Eve celebration on Feb. 09, 2024, in Sydney, Australia.

Every year, the sighting of the first new moon in January marks the beginning of Lunar New Year. Wednesday marks the first day of the celebrations. From fireworks to dragon dances, here's how people ...

Janay Reece came back home to Baltimore to join WJZ in August 2023. Before coming back to the Charm City, Janay was a morning anchor and reporter for WDBJ7 in Roanoke, VA. She joined the WDBJ7 morning ...

San Francisco -- In Chinese and other Asian cultures, Lion dance is traditionally performed to bring good luck and fortune. Dressed in bright-colored lion costumes, performers mimic a lion's movements ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) -- Dozens of Lunar New year celebrations took place across Southern California, with many showcasing elaborate and colorful dance teams ...

A member of dragon dance club Naga Merah Putih (Red White Dragon) which is named after Indonesian national colors, holds the head of a dragon puppet prepared for a performance in a Lunar New Year ...

The Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration practiced by many Asian cultures. This year, the Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, Feb. 10. The holiday, often recognized as a spring festival, signifies a ...

Aurora welcomed the Year of the Snake with colorful festivities on Chinese Lunar New Year’s eve Tuesday during a ceremony including traditional dragon and lion dances. Mayor Richard Irvin and the 12th ...

Lunar New Year celebrations are underway in Orange County. The Year of the Dragon will be ushered in on Feb. 10, but ceremonies and events are spread throughout the upcoming week and even later into ...

The Lunar New Year begins on Jan. 29 and Houston will celebrate the Year of the Snake with a variety of events and dining options. From traditional lion and dragon dances to cultural performances, ...