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Chinese New Year is a vibrant spectacle in Amsterdam’s Chinatown, offering a feast for the senses. Held every year around Nieuwmarkt and Dam Square, the festival marks the start of the lunar new year with a dazzling mix of traditional parades, festive food, and lively performances. Wie dacht dat alle festiviteiten rondom oud en nieuw achter de rug zijn, heeft het mis. Op woensdag 29 januari 2025 is het Chinees Nieuwjaar, ook wel bekend als Lunar New Year, dat dit jaar in het teken staat van de slang. Uiteraard laat Amsterdam dit niet stilletjes voorbijgaan. Dit is er te doen in de stad. Gong Xi Fa Cai! Amsterdam’s Chinese New Year Parade brings vibrancy and tradition to the heart of the city, starting on January 29, 2025, at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple on Zeedijk from noon to 1:30 pm. This lively event marks the Year of the Dragon with a procession featuring stunning lion and dragon dances, aimed at driving away evil spirits and Program Chinese New Year in Amsterdam . We celebrate the start of the Year of the Snake on 29 January. Starting from the Buddhist Temple, a procession is held through Chinatown with traditional lions and dragons, to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck for the new year. Of course, there will also be fireworks! Chinese New Year Lunar New Year 2025/Chinese New Year: The Year of the Snake. Chinese New Year begins every year between 21 January and 20 February, on the second new moon after the winter solstice on 21 December. This year, it falls on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Lunar New Year will be celebrated in many places across Amsterdam. Most activities during the Chinese New Year traditionally take place on Nieuwmarkt and the Zeedijk in Amsterdam, but there are usually also festivities on Dam Square. The Chinese New Year starts between January 21 and February 20 every year. In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on January 29, celebrating the Year of the Snake. The snake is the sixth animal in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese In the Chinese culture New Year is celebrated with various foods and traditions that symbolize prosperity, abundance and togetherness. According to Chinese tradition, fish is typically included as a last course of a New Year’s Eve meal for good luck. Chinese New Year’s meals also feature foods like glutinous rice ball soup, moon-shaped rice Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a time for family reunions, traditional feasts, and festive joy. For those who can’t be home during this special time—whether due to work or travel—celebrating in a new city like Amsterdam can still be meaningful and memorable. De meeste activiteiten tijdens het Chinees Nieuwjaar vinden volgens traditie plaats op Nieuwmarkt en de Zeedijk in Amsterdam, maar er zijn doorgaans ook feestelijkheden op de Dam. Het Chinese nieuwjaar begint elk jaar tussen 21 januari en 20 februari. In 2025 valt het Chinees Nieuwjaar op 29 januari en viert dan het jaar van de slang. De slang is het zesde dier in de twaalfjaarlijkse cyclus Lunar New Year, ook wel bekend als Chinees Nieuwjaar, Lentefeest of Tet Festival, is een van de belangrijkste feesten van het jaar in China en andere Aziatische landen zoals Korea, Singapore, Maleisië, Indonesië en de Filippijnen. Op woensdag 29 januari 2025 begint het jaar van de Slang – het symbool voor wijsheid en mysterie. Amsterdam viert deze speciale gelegenheid met tal van By train: NS Railways will not operate from 8pm on New Year's Eve until 1am on New Year's Day, after which the nightly service trains will be operational. By metro: Metro services in Amsterdam stop by 8pm on December 31 until the following day. By tram: Trams will not function after 8 pm on New Year's Eve until the morning of New Year's Day. With its beautiful streets and world-renowned parties, it's no surprise that Amsterdam is one of Europe’s ultimate New Year’s Eve destinations. Whether you're drawn to the pulse of underground raves or the elegance of a rooftop dinner, or if you just love the timeless magic of celebrating right in the heart of the city itself, here are our The legal holiday is seven days long, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the first lunar month. Some companies and public institutions enjoy a longer holiday up to 10 days or more, because in common knowledge among Chinese people, the festival lasts longer, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival). Save this event: New Year's Eve - 2024 Share this event: New Year's Eve - 2024 Winterparade’s last night promises to be quite the New Year’s Eve bash. The Sunday Markets are fast becoming an institution in Amsterdam and they traditionally organize a special Christmas edition at the Westergasfabriek packed with cheerful decorations, delicious aromas and numerous craft stalls to create a happy Xmas holiday atmosphere. The Dutch capital is legendary for its New Year’s Eve celebrations, where the entire city turns into a giant party zone. Traditionally, the Dutch kick off the night with oliebollen, deep-fried dough balls dusted with powdered sugar, and fireworks are also a big deal, as it’s one of the few times locals in Amsterdam are allowed to set them off, creating a spectacular DIY display over the This ferry sails on New Year's Evening (also after 20:00) and throughout New Year's Night and, together with the F5, provides a regular connection. The following ferry connections sail during New Year's Evening (also after 8 p.m.) and New Year's Night according to the regular timetable (three times an hour): F20 Hempontplein - Zaandam Indulge in a Chinese New Year celebration in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or The Hague. Many people celebrate by going to Nieuwmarkt/Zeedijk, Amsterdam, where the Buddhist temple, Fo Guang Shan He Hua is. New year's eve restaurant Amsterdam-Zuid; New year's eve restaurant Leidseplein; New year's eve restaurant Central Station Amsterdam; New year's eve restaurant Jordaan; New year's eve restaurant West (buiten ring) New year's eve restaurant De Pijp; New year's eve restaurant Westelijk Havengebied; New year's eve restaurant Amsterdam-Oost; New
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