The Lunar New Year has begun, ushering in the Year of the Horse, a festival marked by renewal across Asia and far beyond.
From fireworks lighting Vietnam’s skyline to incense prayers in Hong Kong, bustling markets in Taipei and lantern-filled streets in Malaysia, billions are celebrating a holiday centred on family, prosperity and hope for the future.
While traditions differ, the message is shared: unity, heritage and optimism for the year ahead.
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