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PHOTOS: People celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 around the world

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The world welcomes the Year of the Snake for Lunar New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. See how various countries celebrate with decorations, food and performances.

BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 29: People watch a traditional lion dance for good luck and fortune during Chinese Lunar New Year Festivities at the Dongyue Temple fair on January 29, 2025 in Beijing, China. China celebrated the Year of the Snake on January 29th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

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People watch a traditional lion dance for good luck and fortune during Chinese Lunar New Year Festivities at the Dongyue Temple fair on Jan. 29, 2025, in Beijing, China. China celebrated the Year of the Snake on January 29.

BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 29: A woman holds incense as she and others pray for good luck and fortune during Chinese Lunar New Year festivities at the Dongyue Temple fair on January 29, 2025 in Beijing, China. China is celebrated the Year of the Snake on January 29th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

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A woman holds incense as she and others pray for good luck and fortune during Chinese Lunar New Year festivities at the Dongyue Temple fair on Jan. 29, 2025, in Beijing, China.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 29: A lion dance is performed at a fortune teller shop in Yokohama China Town on January 29, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, will begin on January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake. The celebrations, which last for approximately 15 days, are filled with traditional activities such as family gatherings, lion dances, and the exchange of red envelopes, making it a vibrant cultural event observed by Chinese communities worldwide. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

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A lion dance is performed at a fortune teller shop in Yokohama China Town on Jan. 29, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 29: A lion dance is performed in front of a restaurant in Yokohama China Town on January 29, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, will begin on January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake. The celebrations, which last for approximately 15 days, are filled with traditional activities such as family gatherings, lion dances, and the exchange of red envelopes, making it a vibrant cultural event observed by Chinese communities worldwide. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

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A lion dance is performed in front of a restaurant in Yokohama China Town on Jan. 29, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 29: People take photos and videos of a lion dance in Yokohama China Town on January 29, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, will begin on January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake. The celebrations, which last for approximately 15 days, are filled with traditional activities such as family gatherings, lion dances, and the exchange of red envelopes, making it a vibrant cultural event observed by Chinese communities worldwide. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

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People take photos and videos of a lion dance in Yokohama China Town on Jan. 29, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan.

SOLO CITY, INDONESIA - JANUARY 29: Indonesian Chinese devotee pour holy water onto the God statue during Lunar New Year celebrations at Tien Kok Sie temple on January 29, 2025 in Solo City, Indonesia. Chinese New Year is the most important festival in the Chinese calendar and is widely celebrated across Asia. In Indonesia, Chinese families visited temples to celebrate the Year of the Snake on January 29th. (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images)

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Indonesian Chinese devotees pour holy water onto the God statue during Lunar New Year celebrations at Tien Kok Sie temple on Jan. 29, 2025, in Solo City, Indonesia.

SOLO CITY, INDONESIA - JANUARY 29: People gather near Solo City Hall to watch fireworks during Chinese Lunar Year celebrations on January 29, 2025 in Solo City, Indonesia. Chinese New Year is the most important festival in the Chinese calendar and is widely celebrated across Asia. In Indonesia, Chinese families visited temples to celebrate the Year of the Snake on January 29th. (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images)

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People gather near Solo City Hall to watch fireworks during Chinese Lunar Year celebrations on Jan. 29, 2025, in Solo City, Indonesia.

SOLO CITY, INDONESIA - JANUARY 29: Indonesians Chinese devotees pray during Lunar New Year celebrations at Tien Kok Sie temple on January 29, 2025 in Solo City, Indonesia. Chinese New Year is the most important festival in the Chinese calendar and is widely celebrated across Asia. In Indonesia, Chinese families visited temples to celebrate the Year of the Snake on January 29th. (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images)

Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images

Indonesian Chinese devotees pray during Lunar New Year celebrations at Tien Kok Sie temple on Jan. 29, 2025, in Solo City, Indonesia. Chinese New Year is the most important festival in the Chinese calendar and is widely celebrated across Asia. In Indonesia, Chinese families visited temples to celebrate the Year of the Snake on January 29.

SOLO CITY, INDONESIA - JANUARY 29: Indonesian Chinese devotees pray during Lunar New Year celebrations at Tien Kok Sie temple on January 29, 2025 in Solo City, Indonesia. Chinese New Year is the most important festival in the Chinese calendar and is widely celebrated across Asia. In Indonesia, Chinese families visited temples to celebrate the Year of the Snake on January 29th. (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images)

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Indonesian Chinese devotees pray during Lunar New Year celebrations at Tien Kok Sie temple on Jan. 29, 2025, in Solo City, Indonesia.

YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA - JANUARY 28: People hold incense sticks as they pray during Lunar New Year's Eve celebrations at Fuk Ling Miau temple on January 28, 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, will begin on January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake. The celebrations, which last for approximately 15 days, are filled with traditional activities such as family gatherings, lion dances, and the exchange of red envelopes, making it a vibrant cultural event observed by Chinese communities worldwide. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

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People hold incense sticks as they pray during Lunar New Year’s Eve celebrations at Fuk Ling Miau temple on Jan. 28, 2025, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - JANUARY 28: People pack into street food stalls for meals on Lunar New Years Eve on January 28, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, will begin on January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake. The celebrations, which last for approximately 15 days, are filled with traditional activities such as family gatherings, lion dances, and the exchange of red envelopes, making it a vibrant cultural event observed by Chinese communities worldwide. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)

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People pack into street food stalls for meals on Lunar New Year’s Eve on Jan. 28, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 28: People pray at Mazu Miao Temple in Yokohama China Town on January 28, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, will begin on January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake. The celebrations, which last for approximately 15 days, are filled with traditional activities such as family gatherings, lion dances, and the exchange of red envelopes, making it a vibrant cultural event observed by Chinese communities worldwide. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

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People pray at Mazu Miao Temple in Yokohama China Town on Jan. 28, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, will begin on Jan. 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake. The celebrations, which last for approximately 15 days, are filled with traditional activities such as family gatherings, lion dances, and the exchange of red envelopes, making it a vibrant cultural event observed by Chinese communities worldwide.