Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia - Denpasar, 29th January 2025. The faithful gathered in a temple in Denpasar, Bali, to celebrate the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year, known locally as ‘Imlek’. The celebrations welcomed the Year of the Snake with prayers,

Chinese New Year is believed to have origins that can be traced back to the 14th century BC (BC). According to legend, in the past there was a monster named Nian who often terrorized the community and caused great damage. However, this monster is said to be afraid of the color red, the sound of firecrackers exploding, and the light of fireworks.