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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated its 100th anniversary in South America in 2025 with events including concerts, cultural activities, humanitarian service, and the dedication of two new temples, highlighting its growth from 600,000 members in 1925 to 4.4 million today, and emphasizing faith, service, and community contributions.
Asian nations and communities celebrated the Lunar New Year with fireworks, feasts, and red envelopes, marking the Year of the Dragon. Taiwan's president emphasized the conflict between freedom and authoritarianism, while South Korea saw congested highways and packed tourist sites. Tensions with North Korea added a somber note to the holiday, but parades and commemorations were also held in cities with large Asian communities overseas.
The San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade, one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations in the U.S., added the term "Lunar New Year" to its title in 1986 to reflect inclusivity and diversity within the Asian community. This move has united various cultural celebrations like Vietnamese Tet and Korean Seollal under one umbrella term. While the use of "Lunar New Year" acknowledges different cultural celebrations, it also raises questions about maintaining cultural integrity. The umbrella term has grown in recognition in the U.S., but communities and organizations are left with the responsibility of carving out their own celebrations. Experts believe there is space for both individual cultural celebrations and a unified Lunar New Year.