Prayers, lion dances and firecrackers have marked the Year of the Snake as Lunar New Year festivals got under way around the world.The pop-pop-pop of ...

From public parades to traditional dances, here's how countries around the world are celebrating the Year of the Snake.

The Chinese zodiac corresponds to various years people were born, and each animal is believed to influence the lives of ...

Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to pray for good luck in the Year of the Snake.

Russians cheered and took smartphone photos of a colourful procession that kicked off a 10-day Lunar New Year festival in Moscow. Colourful traditions were also in evidence in major cities such as ...