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Asia Rings in the ‘Year of the Snake’ with Festive Celebrations

Hundreds of millions across China, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, and Thailand ushered in the Lunar New Year, bidding farewell to the Year of the Dragon with fireworks, temple visits, family feasts, and traditional performances.

🎆 Grand Festivities Across Asia

🔹 In China, people enjoyed eight days of public holidays, leading to a record migration as families reunited.
🔹 Taiwanese temples were packed with worshippers making offerings and praying for peace, health, and fortune.
🔹 South Korea saw heavy snowfall disrupting travel, as millions journeyed home to celebrate.
🔹 Shopping malls, offices, and homes across East and Southeast Asia were adorned with red banners to ward off evil.

🚆 Record Lunar New Year Travel

🌏 9 billion passenger trips expected in China over the 40-day holiday period.
🛫 2.1 million travelers projected to pass through Seoul’s Incheon Airport between Jan 24 – Feb 2, marking a post-pandemic high.
❄️ South Korea’s highways experienced major delays, with a 4-hour Seoul-Busan journey stretching to 7+ hours due to snow.

🚀 New Year Greetings from Space!

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station sent Lunar New Year wishes while dressed in blue jumpsuits with red cloud patterns. “May all your dreams come true,” astronaut Wang Haoze said, forming a heart shape above her head.

🎊 Wishing everyone a prosperous and joyous Year of the Snake! 🐍💰✨

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