BEIJING: China’s straitened economic circumstances are being reflected in Lunar New Year travel plans, with many choosing cheaper domestic trips or nearby destinations in Asia.

Ring in the Year of the Snake with auspicious dishes at Duddell’s, Man Wah and Ming Pavilion, afternoon tea at The Butterfly Room, and classic puddings from The Peninsula Boutique.

Jan. 29 will mark the first day of the Lunar New Year celebrating the snake, the sixth zodiac of the lunar calendar. The snake is said to have finished sixth in "the Great Race," held by the Jade ...

Lunar New Year celebrations are being held around Australia this month as Chinese and other Asian communities get ready to welcome the year of the snake. Food and festivities, and for some - red ...

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Community members are invited to celebrate the year of the Green Wood Snake during a Lunar New Year festival, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 at Michael Towbes ...

The Pickle Jar, the Portland Pickles team store in downtown Portland, was burglarized early Thursday morning. The team has released footage of the suspected burglar in action.

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, is a 15-day festival that is celebrated in many Asian countries.  It originated during China's Shang Dynasty, and it has many ...

Also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, the Lunar New Year is a holiday meant to celebrate the beginning of the new year in accordance with the Chinese lunisolar calendar. The holiday is ...

CALEXICO– The Calexico Recreation Department organized a lively and culturally rich Paint Night at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, Wednesday, January 21, to commemorate the Chinese Lunar New ...

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