January 29th marks the first day of the Chinese New Year of the Snake. The traditional Chinese Spring Festival, the most ...

Ancient texts such as Matteo Ricci's Notes on China vividly describe the Spring Festival's early practices. These included rituals to honor ancestors, ward off the mythical Nian beast and welcome a ...

Storyline: Despite being many miles from home in one of the world’s most inhospitable environments, China’s 41st Antarctic ...

The festive atmosphere begins even earlier. The Laba Festival, celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth month in the ...

The number of travelers using public transportation is expected to hit a record high during next week's Chinese Spring ...

Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, is a grand 15-day celebration. Discover its dates, traditions, cultural ...

People enjoy colorful festive lanterns at Yinzhouxihu scenic in Yingzhou, Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 29, ...

BEIJING: With traditional fairs and shopping and travel booms over this year's extended holiday, China is about to ring in ...

Chinese New Year festival is a cornerstone of Chinese culture - persevering age-old stories, religious beliefs, historical ...

For many Chinese, the heart of the Spring Festival lies in family reunion. This year, what makes the festival more special is ...

The Chinese Spring Festival is traditionally celebrated with dumplings, firecrackers and red paper-cut decorations. This year, however, a new element is joining the festivities: robots. A group of ...

Set against a vibrant orange backdrop, a bold green snake rises proudly on a commemorative stamp issued by La Poste Group, ...