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People crowd a railway station in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on February 13, 2026, ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations. Millions across China are returning to their hometowns to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Horse on February 17. (Photo by CN-STR/AFP)

PLKN trainees Teh Yih Khye (left) and Liang Calvin when met at the 505th Territorial Army Regiment, Force Camp, in Pekan, Pahang. - Bernama photo

A lion dance team typically has eight to 10 members, including drummers, expanding to 20 for larger performances. - Bernama photo

Demand for calligraphy services usually increases about one to two months before Chinese New Year, with invitations coming from schools, shopping centers, associations, and night markets selling festive goods. - Bernama photo

At 80, Wee is still very much at the heart of the festive rush, tirelessly preparing Kiam Koay, or ‘Kia Koi’ in the Kelantan dialect - a traditional cake passed down through four generations. Photo by Bernama