From narrow side streets to packed malls, the traditional music and dance of dragon puppet performances have filled this bustling city south of

Fireworks, parades and other Lunar New Year rituals are centred around removing bad luck and welcoming prosperity.

In Indonesia, the largest Chinese diaspora community, Lunar New Year festivities included Barongsai performance at Borobudur Temple.

Jan. 28 marks the Lunar New Year, beginning the Year of the Snake. It's not the only lunar festival — Ramadan begins Feb. 28, Passover on April 12 and Easter on April 20.

Asian communities across the world prepare to ring in the Lunar New Year each year and 2025 is designated as the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. The snake is known for its wisdom, intuition and strategic approach, all qualities that might offer the perfect road map for navigating your financial journey in the year ahead.

MORE than one billion people are set to celebrate Chinese New Year this week. And according to the Chinese Zodiac, the animal associated with your birth year can reveal a lot about your

Here's all the information on the Chinese New Year 2025, from its traditions to the zodiac. Discover how this festive season is celebrated.