Thousands and thousands of individuals throughout Asia and the world are welcoming the Lunar New 12 months which coincides with the primary new moon of the lunar calendar.
Extensively thought of to be a very powerful occasion within the 12 months for a lot of in Asia and a few Asian communities worldwide, the Lunar New 12 months represents a recent begin for many who have a good time.
Fireworks, music, festivals, lanterns, dragon and lion dancing stuffed streets throughout Asia as locals started celebrations that usually final about 15 days.
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In Beijing, China, performers took to the stage to have a good time the beginning of the 12 months of the Snake.
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Stilt walkers joined a parade by way of a park in Beijing.
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Candles have been lit at a Chinese language temple in Yangon, Myanmar.
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A lady prays at a shrine in Bangkok…
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Whereas others pose for photos to share with family and friends.
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Prayers are supplied on the Hong San Koo Tee temple in Surabaya in Indonesia.
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Dancers carry out the Lion Dance in Banda Aceh as folks collect to observe.
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In Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur worshippers collect on the Taoist temple of Sin Sze Si Ya to have a good time and pray.
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Dragon dancers make their method by way of the streets of Manila as firecrackers explode round them.
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Giant candles are lit Darma Ramsi Temple to mark the Chinese language Lunar New 12 months in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.
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Dancers carrying lion costumes carry out throughout a midnight Lunar New 12 months celebration in New York’s Chinatown.