Editorial photo #13336036 Religion and Belief

Year Of The Horse Lunar New Year Ceremony

The annual fireworks celebration takes place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, on Montt Street in Chinatown, Lower Manhattan, where the Chinese New Year begins. During the Chinese New Year Firecracker Ceremony, fireworks are set off to scare away evil spirits. (Photo by Deccio Serrano/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13336036
Date taken: 17 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Deccio Serrano/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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