[Video provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

"In my view, as a foreigner, Spring Festival is a two-week-long celebration when all the family members and all the friends come together. During this period, we can see a lot of cultural activities like firecrackers, Spring Festival gala, and (Chinese) New Year's Eve dinner, where everyone can sit together and eat dumplings," said Irene, a Pakistani teacher at the Qilu Institute of Technology, which is located in Qufu, Jining. Watch the video to see more New Year greetings from her!