The Chinese dragon has been around in mythology and folklore for about as long as there's been a Chinese civilization—which is centuries. Many cultures have tales about dragons. The word itself comes from the Ancient Greek word "draconta,

The Dragon Dance is one of China’s most iconic traditional performances, deeply rooted in Chinese culture and history. It is a vibrant and dynamic dance performed during festivals, especially the Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festival,

Chinese Premier Li Qiang presides over a high-level reception to ring in the Chinese New Year at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan 27, 2025. The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council held the reception on Monday in Beijing. [Photo/Xinhua]

More than a billion people across the world, from China to the Philippines to diaspora communities in the United States, began celebrating the Lunar New Year on Tuesday with fireworks, family time and feasts. On Wednesday, the first new moon of the Year of the Snake will mark the imminent arrival of spring.

When China recorded an uptick in births last year, some argued the country’s baby bust may be ending. But those hopes are likely to be dashed in 2025, demographers say.

With the departure of the auspicious dragon, the golden snake arrives in spring. From song and dance performances to collaborative shows, from photography exhibitions to intangible cultural heritage experiences,

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday noted solid progress the country has made in advancing Chinese modernization amid "complex and challenging" situations over the past 12 months at a

Guonian which means crossing the year is more than just a festival marking the arrival of the new year for the Chinese people Though the Chinese Ne

From a $100bn trade deficit, to building new settlements in Ladakh, to its plan to build a monstrous $137bn dam on the Yarlung Zangbo river (Brahmaput

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

Lunar New Year celebrations begin Wednesday. Here's everything to know about the 2025 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake.