In Indonesia, the largest Chinese diaspora community, Lunar New Year festivities included Barongsai performance at Borobudur Temple.

January 29 is celebrated as the Lunar New Year or the Chinese New Year; what is it and why is it celebrated, here's all you need to

The artistic group ‘Naga Merah Putih’ delighted the public today with a lion and dragon dance performance at a shopping centre in this city of Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. The activity is part of the preparations to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year,

Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia - Denpasar, 29th January 2025. The faithful gathered in a temple in Denpasar, Bali, to celebrate the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year, known locally as ‘Imlek’. The celebrations welcomed the Year of the Snake with prayers,

"The celebration of Chinese New Year today also serves as a reminder that Gus Dur deserves the title of national hero. Moreover, on September 25, 2024, the MPR RI officially revoked MPR Decree No. II/MPR/2001 regarding Gus Dur’s dismissal as President of the Republic of Indonesia," said Neng Eem.

Chinese New Year is believed to have origins that can be traced back to the 14th century BC (BC). According to legend, in the past there was a monster named Nian who often terrorized the community and caused great damage. However, this monster is said to be afraid of the color red, the sound of firecrackers exploding, and the light of fireworks.

Have you tried bathing in coriander broth? How about throwing mandarins to flowing body of water? These are a few of Asia's unique Lunar New Year traditions.

A number of roads across Jakarta were inundated during Chinese New Year on Wednesday, hindering access for vehicles in the capital during the long holiday.

From narrow side streets to packed malls, the traditional music and dance of dragon puppet performances have filled this bustling city south of Indonesia's capital to usher in the Lunar New Year.

The Chinese zodiac corresponds to various years people were born, and each animal is believed to influence the lives of people born in that year. The Year of the Snake is seen as one of renewal and regeneration and aligns with people born in 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025.

Millions of people across Asia and the world are welcoming the Lunar New Year which coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Widely considered to be the most important event in the year for many in Asia and some Asian communities worldwide, the Lunar New Year represents a fresh start for those who celebrate.