Special: Galloping Into the Year of the Horse!

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2026 marks the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese zodiac. Our reporters take you through all you need to celebrate the Lunar New Year: from praying for good luck to tasting the diverse flavors of Taiwan and time-honored pastimes when families gather for the holidays. But first, what does the Year of the Horse really mean? Our reporters Tiffany Wong and Leslie Liao take you to the Chih Nan Temple to understand the origins of this year's zodiac sign. Plus: - Irene Lin and Chris Gorin explore the unique new year cuisine of Taiwan's Hakka community. - Lery Hiciano and Ai Chi walk us through the seasonal blessings offered at Hongludi Temple. - Alan Lu and Cadence Quaranta get competitive over a new year game of mahjong.