NewsFeedHundreds of millions of people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year. They’re welcoming in the Year of the Horse. Rob McBride reports from the Temple of Earth in Beijing, on the first day of the Chinese New Year.Published On 17 Feb 2026
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TUE · 2026-02-17 · 10:35 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0217-16874
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Video: Millions celebrate Lunar New Year ushering in the Year of the Horse
On February 17, 2026, hundreds of millions of people worldwide celebrated the Lunar New Year. The celebrations marked the beginning of the Year of the Horse.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-17 · 10:35 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On February 17, 2026, hundreds of millions of people worldwide celebrated the Lunar New Year. The celebrations marked the beginning of the Year of the Horse. The annual holiday is a significant cultural event for many Asian communities and those of Asian descent. Rob McBride reported from the Temple of Earth in Beijing, China, on the first day of the Chinese New Year festivities. The Lunar New Year is celebrated across various countries and cultures, each with its own traditions and customs.
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Rob McBride reports from the Temple of Earth in Beijing.
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They’re welcoming in the Year of the Horse.
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Millions of people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year.
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