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The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities

Headline from The Republic, on the newest of 3 developments

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — With fireworks, feasts and red envelopes stuffed with cash for the kids, numerous Asian nations and overseas communities have welcomed Saturday the Lunar New Year. It begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends 15 days later on the first full moon.

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  1. Lunar New Year in NYC: Ring in the ‘Year of the Dragon’ at these great events | amNewYork

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  2. Celebrate Lunar New Year At These Chinese Hotels

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    The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities

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  1. amNewYork

    Lunar New Year in NYC: Ring in the ‘Year of the Dragon’ at these great events | amNewYork (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    There are many Lunar New Year events in NYC planned this month to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. New Yorkers can celebrate the holiday, which begins on

  2. CNN

    What is Lunar New Year? A 2024 guide to the Year of the Dragon (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Bring on the fire! It’s time to celebrate the Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival as we say goodbye to the Rabbit and fly into the Year of the Dragon.

  3. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated? (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    On Feb. 10, Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Dragon with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional...

  4. Fox News

    What to know about Lunar New Year and its traditions (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Lunar New Year is celebrated in several Asian countries and by diaspora communities around the world. This year is the Year of the Dragon.

  5. Forbes

    Celebrate Lunar New Year At These Chinese Hotels (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Ring in the Year of Dragon in top style, with creative concoctions, soothing spa sessions and exciting exhibitions.

  6. Green Field Reporter

    What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated? - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    On Feb. 10, Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Dragon with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities. In many Asian countries, it is a festival that is celebrated for several days.

  7. Insider

    14 fun Lunar New Year gifts to celebrate the Year of the Dragon (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    February 10 is the first day of the Lunar New Year. While it isn't a gift-giving event, there are plenty of items to celebrate the occasion.

  8. The Republic

    The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — With fireworks, feasts and red envelopes stuffed with cash for the kids, numerous Asian nations and overseas communities have welcomed Saturday the Lunar New Year. It begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends 15 days later on the first full moon.

  9. Valdosta Daily Times

    AP PHOTOS: Asia welcomes Lunar New Year of the Dragon with temple visits and celebrations (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    Valdosta Daily Times's feed description

    People across Asia welcomed the Lunar New Year on Saturday with family gatherings, festivals and temple visits to ask for blessings.

  10. Forbes

    Lunar New Year In Photos: World Celebrates Year Of The Dragon (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Cities across Asia celebrated the Lunar New Year by launching fireworks and lighting dragon-shaped lanterns.

  11. France 24

    Asian nations, communities celebrate Lunar New Year of the Dragon (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    With fireworks, feasts and red envelopes stuffed with cash for the kids, numerous Asian nations and overseas communities have welcomed Saturday the Lunar New Year.

  12. PBS NewsHour

    PHOTOS: Year of the Dragon celebrated across Asia on Lunar New Year (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    People across Asia welcomed the Lunar New Year on Saturday with family gatherings, festivals and temple visits to ask for blessings.

  13. ABC 13 Houston

    The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations, communities (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Enter the Dragon: People across Asia welcomed the Lunar New Year on Saturday with family gatherings, festivals and temple visits to ask for blessings.

  14. Washington Times

    As Lunar New Year dawns across Asia, a blue dragon takes wing (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    SEOUL, South Korea | As dawn broke across East Asia Saturday, festivities region-wide ushered in the Lunar New Year -- the Year of the Dragon. The celebrations for one of Asia's most important holidays are culturally specific, but this year's centerpiece is universal and ubiquitous.

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