Year of the Snake: Customs, predictions, and everything else you need to know about Lunar Year 2025
Year of the Snake with vibrant celebrations, cultural traditions, and hopes for prosperity. From temple rituals in Hong Kong to grand festivities in Moscow, the occasion was observed on a global scale.
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In Hong Kong, hundreds gathered at Wong Tai Sin Taoist Temple before midnight, eager to place their first incense offerings. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, firecrackers lit up the night, and lion dances energized the Guan Di Temple, where worshippers offered incense for good fortune.
Often called Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam, and Seollal in Korea, the Lunar New Year is one of the most significant holidays worldwide. Following the Year of the Dragon, the snake takes its place in the 12-animal Chinese zodiac.
In China, the eight-day national holiday triggers the largest annual human migration, as millions travel home for celebrations. Streets in Beijing grew quieter as businesses closed, while families gathered for New Year's Eve feasts and temple fairs, enjoying traditional performances and festive goods.
Popular travel destinations for the holiday include Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, the U.S., South Korea, Macao, and Vietnam, according to travel platform Ctrip.
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