Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. The Chinese year 4713 begins on Feb. 19, 2015.Chinese months are reckoned by the lunar calendar, with each month beginning on the darkest day.

Almost one third of the world uses chopsticks every day, about as many as use a knife and fork. Chopsticks were developed about 5,000 years ago in ancient China. Their use spread to other Asian countries such as Japan, Korea and Vietnam.

Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.

The Ancient Chinese were famous for their inventions and technology. Many of their inventions had lasting impact on the entire world. Other inventions led to great feats of engineering like the Grand Canal and the Great Wall of China.

The giant panda, also known as panda bear or simply panda, is a bear native to south central China. It is easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body.