SAN ANTONIO - The community is gathering to celebrate the 2025 Asian Lunar New Year Festival. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, which represents a time of transformation, wisdom, and personal growth.

Activities will include cultural performances, games, food and vendors. According to a news release from organizers: “The Millburn Lunar New Year Festival is a cherished tradition that brings ...

prayers and plenty of food The Lunar New Year, which coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar, is a 15-day festival that falls between 29 January and 4 February Chinese communities ...

Important practices include mantra chanting, bathing, and using basil leaves in food to avoid negative influences. A Lunar or moon eclipse occurs when the Earth comes under the shadow of the moon.

Celebrations are taking place all across Asia and other communities worldwide in the Year of the Snake.