Chinese New Year, commonly known as Lunar New Year, is a Chinese spring festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. Observances traditionally take place from the evening preceding the first day of the year to the Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the year. The first day of Chinese New Year begins on the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February. The Chinese people have a history of more than 4,000 years.

The first day of the Lunar New Year will be on Tuesday, 5 February, initiating the Year of the Pig.

Chang laoshi taught international students what Chinese people do in this festival period, among them were the Chinese zodiac signs and their representations. Students were also taught about the Laba Festival, commonly known as "Laba", which refers to the 8th of the twelfth lunar month.

He also said The New Year's Eve is a time for family reunion. Friends and relatives can gather together to watch the Spring Festival Gala in front of the TV!