Caption: Lunar New Year 2025 Welcomes Year Of The Wood Snake.
(The Post News)– The Chinese Lunar New Year festivities have begun, marking the start of the Year of the Snake. This significant celebration, also known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam, and Seollal in Korea, is seen by communities worldwide.
In Hong Kong, hundreds gathered at the Wong Tai Sin Taoist temple, eagerly waiting to place incense sticks in the stands in front of the temple’s main hall. This tradition is thought to bring good luck and wealth in the future year. Similarly, in Moscow, Russians celebrated the Lunar New Year with a vibrant procession, featuring drummers, costumed dancers, and large dragon and snake figures.
The Year of the Snake is associated with themes of fluidity, conciliation, love, and hope for the future. People born under this sign are believed to have characteristics such as craftiness and adaptability. Notable personalities like Emmanuel Macron and Pierre Niney share this zodiac sign.
As the Wood Snake takes centre stage, astrologers recommend that individuals approach the year with diplomacy and mindfulness. The introduction of the Wood Snake is seen as promising, foreshadowing growth and positive changes. Celebrations for the Lunar New Year will span several days, featuring family reunions, cultural displays, fireworks, and traditional decorations.
Across Asia, lion and dragon dances, acrobatic performances, and colourful parades will display the region’s rich cultural heritage. Family meals with symbolic dishes will be a central part of the celebrations, as people come together to share wishes for prosperity and happiness. Google has also joined in the celebrations with a colourful doodle paying tribute to the Year of the Wood Snake.
The Lunar New Year is a 15-day festival that coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. It is considered the most important festival of the year in Chinese communities worldwide. As millions welcome the Year of the Snake, they do so with family, friends, prayers, and plenty of food, ushering in a new lunar cycle filled with tradition, rituals, and cultural symbolism.
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