By Xiao Wu, video by Yiling Wang, iChongqing

Chongqing-It is very wise to start the new year with a positive resolution.

George from Armenia has worked in Chongqing for almost one year. A few months ago, he started to take Chinese course with Ms. Lv. “George is a quick learner,” said Ms. Lv. His goal for the new year is that he could pass the Chinese qualification test HSK4.

“My opinion is a bit different than before I started the Chinese language. Now I think Chinese is much easier and it’s very interesting” After a few months Chinese course, George found out. “It makes my communication within China much easier.” He talked about the reason why he started the Chinese lesson.

George’s first introduction to Chinese New Year was long ago. “When I was very young. My father bought a calendar from China when he was traveling in China. It was a calendar with zodiac signs of animals and year, it was very impressive.” He said.

What excites George the most about Chinese New Year is what he called “ the largest migration in the world”. “I plan actually to be part of this migration.” Said George excitingly. He already has his travel destination in mind. Click the video to see what is it.