There are many versions of the legend behind the Chinese zodiac, but all involve a race between ... the dragon briefly left the race to save some villagers from a fire. Next came the snake, who was ...

The more-than-a-century-old Hock Hin Keong (Ban Ka Lan Snake Temple) in Bayan Lepas is once again abuzz with activity as thousands gathered for its annual temple celebration and flame-watching ceremon ...

and fire. Because there are 12 signs and five elements, it takes 60 years for the same animal sign and element combination to occur. In 2025, the Chinese zodiac will enter the Year of the Wood Snake, ...

The Chinese New ... finishing line. The legend then explains the order in which each of the 12 animals won the race and what their journey involved. In regards to the snake, it compensated for ...

Discover the powerful meaning of the Wood Snake in the Chinese New Year 2025, which kicked off on January 29th.

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and the world.

Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as ...

There are many versions of the legend behind the Chinese zodiac ... left the race to save some villagers from a fire. Next came the snake, who was followed by the horse. The snake's cunning ...