Crowds at BKK's Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, Chinatown's largest & most important Chinese Buddhist temple, seeking blessings ahead of the Lunar New Year

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2023 is the Year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese zodiac and is 4th in the 12-year periodic cycle of animals. The 'Water' Rabbit year starts from Jan 23, 2023 and ends on Feb 9, 2024. The sign of Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese culture and 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope.

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