As millions ring in the Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia, people will be celebrating by spending time together, sharing food and wishing each other good fortune.
As millions ring in the Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia, people will be celebrating by spending time together, sharingPeople pray during Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at a temple in Pontianak, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, Jan. 24, 2020.
2020 is the Year of the Rat, which is the first animal in the zodiac and symbolizes hard work, wealth and fertility. A girl reacts as she watches the lion dance show on the sidewalk during Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 24, 2020.Where is Lunar New Year celebrated? Togetherness is a key component of the holiday, and many families come together to start the new year off by preparing and enjoying a meal that will bring them luck, good health and prosperity.
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