Performers prepare for the 2019 Spring Festival Gala which is being broadcast on lunar New Year's Eve, February 4. /VCG Photo

Known as Chunwan in Chinese, the gala is the world's most viewed show with an audience of around a billion people. /VCG Photo

Intense rehearsals are underway, featuring various performances including singing and dancing, cross talks, acrobatic and magic performances, and traditional opera. /VCG Photo