With Spring Festival just around the corner, some foreigners in China share their experiences and stories of Chinese New Year, as well as their lives in China.

Italian Gianluca Luisi, nicknamed "Spicy Luca" in China, was once a diplomat working at the Italian consulate in Chongqing, and now he works to promote the spicy flavors of China. Recalling the first time he experienced Spring Festival in China, he said "All of a sudden, I saw everyone leaving, and all the restaurants were closed, which were so strange!"

Check out the video for more fun, as he talks about his first Chinese New Year as well as his life in China.

Video edited by Ma Chi

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China Daily local news desk

China Daily Chongqing bureau