Editorial photo #13336069 Religion and Belief

Year Of The Horse Lunar New Year Ceremony

New York Police patrols are showered with colored foam during the annual fireworks celebration on Montt Street in Chinatown, Lower Manhattan, New York, United States, on February 17, 2026, 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: #13336069
Date taken: 17 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Deccio Serrano/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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