During Spring Festival, many Heads of state and the UN Secretary-General wished Happy New Year to the Chinese.

Obama, president of the USA, recalled his childhood.

I grew up in Hawaii and remember the excitement when spending Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is the moment for celebration and hope, from festival travel, fireworks and crackers and parties with relatives and good friends. As Dragon Year is coming, I wish all people celebrating Lunar New Year a safe, happy, prosperous and healthy year.