Anyone not familiar with the “prosperity toss,” a beloved Lunar New Year culinary tradition that’s famous in Singapore and Malaysia, could be forgiven for thinking they’ve just walked in on the world’s strangest food fight.

When is Lunar New Year in 2025? And why do people wear red as part of the celebrations? Answers to these questions and more as we say goodbye to the Dragon and enter the Year of the Snake.

The Lunar New Year usually starts sometime between late January and mid-February. This year, the festivities begin on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, marking the arrival of the Year of the Snake. In mainland China, official celebrations last for seven days as a public holiday.

Gather your friends and family around the table for a feast of Chinese, Vietnamese, Singaporean and Malaysian favourites. There’s Dan Hong’s special spring rolls, Tony Tan’s Cantonese lobster and much more.

“She said, ‘Who is going to come to the O.C. to see you on Lunar New Year?” said the Singaporean-born American novelist. “Asian parents are a very specific breed, but I was really lucky in that they were always supportive of my crazy schemes.”

Over 1 billion people celebrate the holiday, which marks the transition from cold winter to a season of renewal and ushers in one of 12 Chinese zodiac signs.

Asian American communities around the U.S. and around the world are ringing in the Year of the Snake Wednesday, including in New York City. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival,

On Saturday, the Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs will host a Lunar New Year’s celebration at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville. Among other cultural exhibits, visitors can view Chinese calligraphy and sugar painting.

Escape to Desaru and Langkawi near Singapore for a memorable Lunar New Year getaway. Enjoy ferry rides, stunning beaches, and lush forests. The post 2 Spots Near Singapore for Your Lunar New Year Getaway appeared first on Go Backpacking.

Sydneysiders are welcoming in the Lunar New Year with events across the city, including dragon boat races, street festivals, lion dances and more. Here's what's on.

Smart Star will forever be remembered as the horse who wrote the last chapter of the 182-year-old Singapore racing history on Oct 5. A long shot ($164) that day, the staying six-year-old son of Star Witness came out of the blue to upstage bigger names like