Imlek 2570: National Unity and Security

A couple prays while visitors climb the steps of Liong Hok Bio Temple on Friday (2/1/2019) in Magelang, Central Java. The temple has seen an influx of visitors who have come to see its preparations for Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb. 5.

Since the middle of January, the attributes and decorations of Imlek (Chinese New Year) have been appearing everywhere, especially in malls. Chinese New Year 2570 will fall on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 to usher in the Year of the Pig.