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culture-and-festivals1 year ago

"Mardi Gras 2024: Celebrations, Security, and History in New Orleans"

Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival, is a festive celebration that begins on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and is marked by parades, colorful floats, and people in costumes. Originating in Europe, it has spread to various countries including the United States, Italy, Brazil, and Trinidad and Tobago. The celebration signifies the start of the Lenten season, with festivities lasting for weeks in some places. This year, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, Feb. 13, and is celebrated by millions around the world.

via USA TODAY|
#carnival#celebrations#culture-and-festivals
culture-and-festivals1 year ago

"Year of the Dragon: Lunar New Year Celebrations and Zodiac Predictions"

Across Asia, people celebrated the Lunar New Year, marking the start of the Year of the Dragon with family gatherings, festivals, and temple visits to seek blessings. The Year of the Dragon is considered highly auspicious in Chinese communities, with many hoping for children born in this year to possess qualities symbolized by dragons. Festivities included dragon dances, traditional performances, and the exchange of red envelopes filled with cash. The celebrations extended beyond China to other Asian countries and overseas Chinese communities, with worshippers in various countries visiting temples to pray for good luck and blessings.

via PBS NewsHour|
#asia#celebrations#chinese-culture
culture-and-festivals1 year ago

"Unveiling the Significance of the Year of the Dragon in Lunar New Year Celebrations"

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.

via The Associated Press|
#asian-traditions#cultural-celebrations#culture-and-festivals