Let"s mark the first new moon of the lunar calendar with a celebration! People gather to usher in the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, which ends 15 days from now with the Lantern Festival. In Chinatown, Vancouver, the streets come alive with the rhythm of drums during the parade, showcasing the traditional lion and dragon dance on the second day of the festival. Visitors can also take in martial arts displays and lively floats. The Lunar New Year is a time for families to come together, and it is responsible for one of the world"s largest annual human migrations. Did you know that 2024 heralds the Year of the Dragon, a mighty symbol of nobility, power and success?
Happy Lunar New Year!
Today in History
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American Red Cross pioneers
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Staying in the loop
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The sea that acts like a lake
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Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
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Walton Lighthouse, Santa Cruz, California, USA
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European hedgehog
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The oldest way to fly
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A dramatic celebration of peace
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When being in a rut is OK
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May the 4th be with you
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Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island, Berlin
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A glimpse of Yoho National Park
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The rivers run through us
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A shiver of sharks on the hunt
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Turtle-y nice day for a swim
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Alps of the sea
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Season of light in the City of Light
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Look up, incoming…
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Go hug a mountain, if you can
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The healing powers of wastewater
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Dare to tread through the fairy flower?
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A blue-tiful island
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December solstice
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What the heck is a distaff?
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Sassnitz lighthouse, Rügen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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Thanksgiving Day
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Trunks packed for road
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A fox in the dunes
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‘Only one Earth’
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Bukhansan National Park, South Korea