Chinese New Year, AKA the Spring Festival, is a commemoration of the new lunar calendar, and is celebrated in many South Asian countries including Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and the Philippines, as well as in many diaspora communities around the globe.

The Lunar New Year is nearly here, and the D.C. area is celebrating in style. With the Year of the Snake slithering in, the region is packed with vibrant events to mark the occasion. From lion dances to delicious bites and all-inclusive activities,

To welcome to upcoming Year of the Snake, the Chicago lounge Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval has a new cocktail featuring edamame, lychee, and kumquat. The post Welcome the Lunar New Year with the Year of the Snake cocktail appeared first on The Manual.

The US Postal Service has unveiled the Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake stamp, with 21 million stamps available at Post Offices and usps.com. “Our Lunar New Year stamp series is extremely popular and we are very proud of how it highlights and celebrates America’s great diversity,