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

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday.

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Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated BEIJING -- Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and ...

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incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as millions around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year. From Beijing to Havana, the holiday ...