This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is called the "Year of the Snake." ...

In Vietnam, parades include the Mua Lan, a symbol of strength which is a hybrid lion, dragon and ... in silk bags with traditional designs. The last event of Chinese New Year is the Lantern ...

The raucous annual event broadcast a message of optimism for the Year of the Snake throughout a city that claims to be turning things around.

"Everyone's prepped to see lion dancing, kung fu and dragon dancing for celebrating the Lunar New Year. It's very exciting," senior instructor Justin Wong declares. Lion dance is traditional ...

Hundreds gather along Wentworth Avenue for several blocks to cheer on the steady stream of floats, dancers and bands.