Millions Travel as Global Festivities Mark Year of the Fire Horse

Millions of people are participating in the world's largest annual migration as the Lunar New Year begins on February 17, 2026, marking the transition into the Year of the Fire Horse.Global celebrations in cities like Sydney, Bangkok, and Yokohama feature traditional red decorations and family dinners to ward off the mythical monster Nian while honoring Chinese culture.The Fire Horse symbolizes vitality and forward movement, though festivities in Japan occur against a backdrop of diplomatic tensions with Beijing regarding Taiwan.