The ministry said local police bureaus plan to strengthen security for 137 major events taking place through New Year’s and in the lead-up to the Lunar New Year, per CNA. This includes deploying ...

Lunar New Year 2026 starts on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Find dates for upcoming years below: Generally, Lunar New Year celebrations ...

Train tickets for the Feb. 14-22 Lunar New Year holiday will become available in mid- January, Taiwan Railway Corp (TRC) and Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp (THSRC) have announced. According to TRC, ...

People rush to markets on Lunar New Year’s Eve in Taipei to buy food and decorations for the holidays. The Lunar New Year — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea — ...

"I provide a space for people to try and experience snakes, finding out whether they like them without any prejudice." "It can be a pet, but when we appreciate it at home it can be a 'jewel', just ...

James Edgar, with AFP's Asia bureaus Jan 29, 2025 Jan 29, 2025 Updated Jan 30, 2025 From incense offerings and vibrant lion dances in Beijing to prayer rituals at temples in Bangkok and Taipei, ...

TAIPEI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - As the Year of the Snake approaches, a pet store in Taipei is offering adventurous customers an opportunity to enjoy the company of snakes while sipping coffee, hoping to ...

The decision to expand the COVID-19 vaccination program was made following consultations with experts from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Tuesday, the CDC said, with the goal of ...

The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29, and communities across the United States and worldwide are holding celebrations. China's most important holiday — the Lunar New Year is also widely celebrated in ...