Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday. In Beijing, people crowded the Lama Temple at dawn while big crowds also flocked to temple fairs across the city. (AP video shot by: Wayne Zhang)
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Beijing celebrates Year of the Snake with prayers and temple fairs

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday. In Beijing, people crowded the Lama Temple at dawn while big crowds also flocked to temple fairs across the city. (AP video shot by: Wayne Zhang)
 
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