Fireworks, feasts, and family reunions—East Asia kicked off the Year of the Dragon this week with a burst of color and traditions that lit up cities from Seoul to Shanghai! 🎆 From lion dances in Singapore to temple visits in Vietnam, millions embraced the Lunar New Year as a time for renewal and connection.
In the Chinese mainland, over 3 billion trips were expected during the world's largest annual human migration as families reunited for 'Chunyun.' 🚄 Meanwhile, South Korea's 'Seollal' celebrations featured ancestral rites and tteokguk rice cake soup, while Taiwan residents flocked to night markets for lantern festivals. 🏮
Young people added modern twists: virtual red envelopes via apps 🧧, K-pop-inspired dragon dances, and TikTok challenges showcasing regional dishes like nian gao and banh chung. ✨ 'It’s like Coachella meets your grandma’s kitchen,' laughed one Beijing-based Gen-Z celebrant.
Travelers, take note: Lunar New Year is now a golden window to experience Asia’s cultural heartbeat—just book early for 2025! 🌏
