In the Western culture, snakes are often associated with temptation, sin and evil forces, famously symbolized by the serpent in the Bible who lured Eve into eating the forbidden fruit. It is also ...

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The Qiantong Lantern Festival Parade held in the Qiantong ancient town in Ninghai county, east China's Zhejiang Province, draws crowds of villagers and tourists, Feb. 11, 2025. (People's Daily ...

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Senior instructors and students of San Francisco's Yau Kung Moon Kung Fu Sports Association parade down the street performing ...

This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is ...