Lunar New Year of the Rabbit kicks off with a bang with fireworks and ... trends now
The Lunar New Year is lighting up the whole of Asia as the Year of the Rabbit kicks off with a bang as fireworks and wild celebrations can be found in capital cities across the continent.
Beginning on Sunday, January 22, the Chinese Lunar New Year signals the start of the Year of the Rabbit, the fourth sign in the 12-animal zodiac.
Lasting until February 9, 2024, this year will celebrate the symbolically significant rabbit - known for their deftness, cautiousness and competitive nature in Chinese culture.
The Festival is not only celebrated in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong - it is also one of the most revered holidays across countries with large Chinese populations in Asia, such as Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Korea.
The Chinese Lunar New Year brings a vast amount of colour and lights as the Year of the Rabbit kicks off with a bang
The lanterns are expected to be visited by thousands of people throughout its two-week inauguration
People have gathered from all over to pose and to celebrate with loved ones as they are surrounded by lanterns in the Chinese colours of red
Various rabbit-themed lanterns and decorations are on display at the annual Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple
The allocated qualities can be traced back to the origin story thought to have created the Chinese zodiac, where 12 animals were challenged with a race to the gates of heaven.
Each sign of the Chinese zodiac found in the story 'rules' over an entire year, bringing with it particular energy to everything that occurs over the next 12 months.
The year of the Rabbit is highly anticipated to signal good fortune for those born in the years, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023.
Following the example of the Rabbit, people are hoping that 2023 is to be a year of drive and ambition in the quest to find resolutions to any predicament that may present itself.
The centerpiece of a giant bunny lantern stands tall to mark the Year of the Rabbit, which begins on Sunday January 22
Beginning on Sunday, January 22, the Chinese Lunar New Year signals the start of the Year of the Rabbit, the fourth sign in the 12-animal zodiac
A couple take a selfie in front of lanterns decoration at Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Buddhist Temple
Worshippers wearing face masks line up to enter the Wong Tai Sin Temple to burn their first joss sticks in Hong Kong
Lasting until February 9, 2024, this year will celebrate the symbolically significant rabbit - known for their deftness, cautiousness and competitive nature in Chinese culture
An installation in a lantern festival to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year at a shopping mall in Tangerang, Indonesia
The spirit of the rabbit is certainly fitting as it is the first time people in China can truly enjoy the celebrations without the shadow of Covid lockdowns hanging over
