Full coverage: 2018 Spring Festival

Aired on the eve of Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival Gala is considered to be the world's most watched television program. The program is a variety show that features music, dance, comedy, and drama performances. It is a tradition for Chinese families on Chinese New Year's Eve to gather around the television to watch. We ask what foreigners think of the program, and why they also feel obliged to tune in.

The 2018 CCTV Spring Festival Gala will be brought to you live on Feb. 15 at 8 pm Beijing Time.