As the Year of the Snake begins on January 29, 2025, families across Asia gather to honor age-old traditions and welcome good fortune. While China and Taiwan share many of the foundational customs associated with the Lunar New Year, each region’s celebrations carry unique distinctions—shaped by different cultural emphases, religious Continue Reading
Tradition Meets Vibrant City Life Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Taipei offers a window into Taiwan’s rich tapestry of traditions and modern innovations. While the city’s skyscrapers and bustling nightlife might suggest a thoroughly contemporary scene, Taipei’s Lunar New Year festivities preserve age-old customs—providing a dynamic contrast that captivates Continue Reading
Fusing Tradition with Urban Charm Though Japan celebrates the official New Year on January 1, pockets of Lunar New Year festivities can still be found in some of the country’s major cities, including Osaka. Known for its culinary scene, lively entertainment districts, and warm hospitality, Osaka brings its own distinct Continue Reading
While Japan officially celebrates the New Year on January 1, the Lunar New Year still finds a home in Tokyo, thanks to the city’s diverse international communities and its residents’ growing curiosity about multicultural traditions. In 2025, the Year of the Snake, Tokyo’s neighborhoods and event spaces offer a variety Continue Reading
Fireworks, Folk Traditions, and Renewed Hope Overview When it comes to celebrating the Lunar New Year, both Hong Kong and Taiwan draw on deep cultural heritage to mark the arrival of the Year of the Snake. In Hong Kong, festivities often center around the iconic city skyline and harbor, while Continue Reading
Remembering Olivia Hussey Eisley (1951–2024) Olivia Hussey Eisley, best known for her role as Juliet in the 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, passed away on December 27 at the age of 73. According to a statement shared on her official Instagram page, she passed away peacefully at home, Continue Reading
Drone Mystery in the Skies: New York Gets a Detection System In recent weeks, residents across the eastern U.S. have been looking up and asking, “What’s that in the sky?” Strange sightings—many believe them to be drones—have been reported in states like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Continue Reading
Pantone has chosen a new color for 2025, and it’s not what you might expect. Instead of bright, bold colors, they went for something softer: Mocha Mousse. After years of flashy colors like neon greens and watermelon pinks, Pantone is taking a calmer approach with a warm, cozy brown. That’s Continue Reading
Fresh Testimony on UFO Sightings On Wednesday, Congress held a new hearing where witnesses shared more information about UFO sightings and what the government might know about them. This hearing, which lasted over two hours, followed an earlier one in July 2023, as lawmakers continue to investigate unidentified aerial phenomena Continue Reading
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stopped U.S. flights to Haiti for 30 days after three planes were hit by gunfire while attempting to land in the country. This was announced in a Notice to Air Mission on Tuesday. The situation has raised serious concerns about the safety of flying Continue Reading