Several lion dance performers had a narrow escape when they fell into a sinkhole while performing at a Chinese New Year celebration in Tamparuli town, 35km from here. Read full story ...

The thrilling and, at times, heart-stopping performance reflects the lion’s triumphant climb up a steep mountain and serves as an inspiration to keep thriving despite challenges.

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

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

Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to ...

The Lunar New Year is also a time for “temple fairs” in China, with performances by lion dance troupes and booths selling snacks, toys for children and other traditional and non-traditional items.

A man holding incense sticks prays on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year at Lama Temple in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) ...

The pop-pop-pop of firecrackers greeted the new year outside a temple in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday, followed by lion dances to the rhythmic beat of drums and small cymbals.

A TRADITIONAL lion and dragon dance troupe will not be doing their usual routines this Chinese New year, instead they will perform the much rarer snake dance to celebrate the Year of the Snake, ...