This year, the Lunar New Year falls on February 1.
"Happy new year to everyone, with good health and best luck in the Year of the Tiger!" commander Zhai Zhigang said in his congratulatory message, as cited by the China Central Television (CCTV).
The message was a part of decorations prepared by crew members in the space station to celebrate the festive season, according to a video released by CCTV. Decorations included traditional red paper squares with the hieroglyph "happiness" and balloons.
The construction of Tiangong was launched in April 2021, due to be completed later this year. The station can simultaneously accommodate three cosmonauts or six people during a crew change.