Chinese New Year, known as the “Spring Festival”, is the most important festival celebrated by the Chinese at the turn of the traditional Chinese calendar, when families gather together and embrace the upcoming year. UM CSSA Chinese New Year Celebration Gala is the only formal Spring Festival celebration event at Ann Arbor, and is usually held at local theater during weekends. Since its first appearance in Ann Arbor, the Celebration Gala has turned into an extremely influential event within local Chinese communities due to its exceptional programs presented. The performances include solos, chorus, various different dances, crosstalk, witty skit, Acappella and etc by various student groups and local Chinese American communities.