An advertising screen with the words "Happy New Year 2024" is seen near the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
HONG KONG, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- People across the Asia Pacific region have sent their best wishes to the New Year 2024 with colorful and traditional celebrations.
From light shows to religious rituals, Asian people enjoyed the New Year celebrations in various ways to ward off bad luck, welcome good fortune and cherish family time.
A light show in celebration of the New Year is held at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Children interact with a camel during New Year holiday at a zoo in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua)
People perform religious rituals at the beginning of the new year at a temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 1, 2024.
People perform religious rituals at the beginning of the new year at a temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 1, 2024.■
