Google is ringing in the Year of the Snake in South Korea and beyond with a Lunar New Year-themed Google Doodle.

The Lunar New Year marks a time of renewal, prosperity, and celebration across many Asian cultures, with 2025 ushering in the Year of the Snake. Tulsa will host a free community event on Feb. 1, featuring traditional performances,

Vancouver will celebrate the Year of the Snake with several activities and events across the city. The annual LunarFest events include everything from a Friday night concert to several artist markets, exhibitions to crafting workshops, dice-tossing for food, and, of course, a massive parade.

The image shows a snake with a mandarin orange on its head, a fruit commonly eaten during Lunar New Year festivities

Many Chinese who work in bigger cities return home during the eight-day national holiday in what is described as the world's biggest annual movement of humanity.

The Lunar New Year also is an important occasion for spending time with family and to pay respects to ancestors and older family members. Families will come together to practice c

Join the Austin community in celebrating the Year of the Snake with cultural performances, festive markets and special dining experiences.