Prayers, fireworks and fairs: Millions celebrate Lunar New Year across East Asia

France 24 · 2026-02-17
Prayers, fireworks and fairs: Millions celebrate Lunar New Year across East Asia

Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday – alongside 21st-century humanoid robots. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake. Crowds descended on popular temples to burn incense and