Lunar New Year: Global celebrations welcome Year of the Fire Horse

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP, AP, EPA and ReutersFebruary 17, 2026 at 11:07 AM

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The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is being celebrated globally, marking the start of the Year of the Fire Horse. Celebrations began Monday night and continued into Tuesday across Asia and in diaspora communities worldwide. Festivities included temple visits, incense offerings, fireworks displays, and street festivals in countries like China, Vietnam, and Taiwan. In Beijing, crowds gathered at temples, while Hong Kong held traditional midnight rituals. Celebrations extended beyond Asia, with Moscow hosting a two-week celebration and Buenos Aires holding dragon dances and martial arts demonstrations. The Lunar New Year is a significant holiday in East Asia, representing a time for prayers, cultural events, and welcoming good fortune.

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