Millions celebrate the Lunar New Year, transitioning from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake, with events like incense offerings in Hong Kong and lion dances in Malaysia. The Spring Festival, celebrated globally as Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea, sees travelers returning home during a significant eight-day holiday, causing a temporary quiet in major cities like Beijing. Additionally, Moscow hosts a lively festival with colorful parades, showcasing cultural appreciation and joyful participation from locals and visitors alike.
The sound of firecrackers greeted the new year outside Guan Di temple in Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, followed by lion dances to the rhythmic beat of drums.
Ethnic Chinese holding incense sticks bowed several times inside the temple before sticking the incense into elaborate gold-coloured pots, the smoke rising from the burning tips.
Many Chinese who work in bigger cities return home during the eight-day national holiday in what is described as the world's biggest annual movement of humanity.
Russians cheered, waved and took smartphone photos of a colourful procession with drummers, costumed dancers and large dragon and snake figures held aloft.
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