Horse Zodiac Theme Sweeps Asia-Pacific New Year Decorations
The 2026 Lunar New Year, marking the Year of the Horse, has inspired a wave of horse-themed decorations across Asia-Pacific countries .
Regional Highlights:
Malaysia: Major shopping malls feature horse-themed Spring Festival decorations, with a notable horse zodiac paper-cutting display in Kuala Lumpur that became a popular photo spot
Singapore: Horse-themed lanterns and lighting installations attracted numerous visitors
Vietnam: A "Galloping Horse Returns to the City" sculpture exhibition was held at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, featuring horse motifs carved in wood
Myanmar: Chinatown shops displayed a variety of Spring Festival ornaments incorporating horse imagery
Australia: Large LED screens in Sydney showcased Year of the Horse festive posters
Craftsmanship Spotlight: Handicrafts featuring horse designs, including paper-cuttings and wood carvings, have become popular in countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam, and Laos .
