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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 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 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. 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 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! 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 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. 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 Some museums and attractions may be closed on New Year's Day (January 1). January is one of the coldest months in Amsterdam. Layers of warm clothing are recommended. Ice-skating rink at Museumplein, in front of the Rijksmuseum. Best time for shopping as January is a huge sale month when stores offer the biggest discounts. Chinese New Year in Rotterdam will be an extended celebration, lasting a grand two weeks, and featuring various events. The city centre will be the stage for a traditional dragon dance, as well as lion dances and fireworks. Save this event: New Year's Eve - 2024 Share this event: New Year's Eve - 2024 Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Amsterdam on January 29, 2025, with a vibrant mix of traditional and modern festivities. The streets of Chinatown come alive with dragon and lion dances, colorful parades, and an array of performances. The main celebrations, including the famous dragon parade, start at 12:00 PM from the Buddhist Temple on Chinese New Year in Amsterdam: What Is It and Where to Celebrate It February 08, 2019 By CARA RAKER The annual Chinese New Year Celebrations officially began this week on Tuesday and will last until February 19. According to the Chinese zodiac, each year is represented by a different animal and 2019 marks the beginning of the year of the pig. As one of the Chinese community’s most important Lucky Chinese New Year in Amsterdam. 117 likes. Join us on 19th January 2020 in Dok Amsterdam to celebrate Chinese New Year! Have the Chinese food, performances, games, drinks and music! Yes, Pigs! Celebrate The Year of the Pig, Celebrate Chinese New Year in Europe! Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the most important event in the Chinese calendar. It’s a special occasion marked by family gatherings, food rituals, offerings at temples, and – of course – fireworks. There’s 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 The annual traditional Chinese lion dance is performed by local Kung-Fu clubs to congratulate Chinese shopkeepers and businessmen in Amsterdam's Chinatown for the new year. Chinatown has transformed the red light district into a more friendly place for tourists and locals to enjoy Asian culture and great food! 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 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
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