The celebration of the National Chinese New Year “Year of the Snake” takes place on: Tuesday, January 28th 2025, at Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam.

It promises to be a fantastic program, organized on January 28th at the Zuidplein Theater in Rotterdam, according to Tin Yuan, the right-hand of chairperson Haiyan Xu. Approximately 80 Chinese organizations from across the Netherlands have compiled a large Art Show featuring a variety of Chinese and Dutch artists and staff.

The celebration of the National Chinese New Year in the Netherlands has been an important national and international event for 22 years, says Tin. It has become a tradition akin to a large reunion where everyone reconnects and enjoys wonderful programs and delicious food together. It truly is a grand “family celebration of sharing.”

According to tradition, fireworks must be set off at the beginning of the Chinese New Year to scare away evil spirits. It is crucial that during these festivities, cultural customs are respected, and differences are honored.

The organizers are fully aware of the sensitivities and issues related to fireworks in the Netherlands and are mindful of this! The Dragon and the Lion will certainly be present to help drive away evil spirits and bring prosperity and good fortune for the “Year of the Snake.”

The Hague City Hall, Spui 70: from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Chinatown The Hague, Wagenstraat area: from 10:00

On February 24th. the celebration of the ‘National Chinese New Year’, the “Year of the Dragon”, will be organized jointly with the Chinese community in the Netherlands (LFCON), the Municipality of The Hague and many other organizations. You are more than welcome in the Atrium of the City Hall and the Chinatown/Wagenstraat and surrounding areas of The Hague to celebrate this wonderful event.

The Chinese New Year is the most important festival of the year in Chinese culture and always takes place at the end of January or the beginning of February, due to the difference between the Western and Chinese calendars. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2024 will be the year of the dragon. Unlike the Western zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac is based on the year of birth rather than the month of birth.

The Chinese lion and dragon dance plays an important role. The dragon is known as a symbol of higher descent and power, the lion symbolizes luck and prosperity. That is why the Chinese New Year is always festively heralded with a colorful dragon and lion dance parade, accompanied by decorative fireworks and of course a delicious Chinese feast for family, friends and important relations. All activities are free of charge.

The Year of the Dragon heralds a year of happiness, wealth, prosperity, and longevity! The Dragon is also the symbol of the emperor in ancient China. The Dragon represents strength and power, wealth and wisdom and is considered one of the luckiest animals in the Chinese zodiac.
Those born in the Year of the Dragon take on the characteristics of the Dragon. In China it is a great honor to be born in the year of the Dragon.

National Chinese New Year celebration at The Hague

Contrary to what the name suggests, the Chinese New Year is not an affair limited to Chinese population groups. In recent decades, the celebration has grown into a global phenomenon. In Paris, London and New York, San Francisco, Sydney, etc., the celebration of the Chinese New Year is included in the list of the largest annual recurring events in which all international sections participate in the cultural, political, and economic fields. It is an event in which the connections with China are refreshed and renewed.

The Chinese New Year is celebrated in all major cities in the Netherlands. In The Hague, the overarching “national” Chinese New Year has been celebrated with all Chinese organizations in the Netherlands since 2002.

Party all day in Chinatown and City Hall

In addition to the celebration at the town hall, the Chinese New Year is, as usual, also be celebrated in Chinatown / Wagenstraat and the surrounding area and in the center of The Hague. All festivities can be visited for free all day long!

Lili Dong, Chair of the Year of The Dragon, National Chinese New Year at The Hague City Hall

Lili was born in Dali in the Yunnan Province of China. She started in the world of television, working as a host and a producer for three years. In 2003 she came to the Netherlands to study and finalized with her bachelor’s degree in International Land and Water Management. Since her arrival in the Netherlands, she has been a beacon of unity and cultural exchange in Chinese and overseas Chinese communities and hosted and organized many events and galas over the past 20 years which have not only fostered cultural exchange but also solidified community bonds.

After her graduation she worked at Huawei as a personal assistant and transitioned into the world of entrepreneurship, laying the foundation for a successful career in Sino-Dutch cultural tourism, business ventures, and real estate. Lili’s company is based in The Hague’s Chinatown. “Always be joyful, never stop praying, and be thankful in all circumstances.” This has become her guiding principle. Her cheerful attitude, inclusivity, and open-mindedness are a testimony to the multicultural society that she calls home. Lili loves the Netherlands, and she has dedicated herself tirelessly to the Dutch Chinese community and the broader society

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Kung Fu Lion is de eerste film die is gemaakt binnen het filmverdrag China – NL. Kung Fu Lion is ook de eerste Nederlandse jeugdfilm in coproductie met China.

Kung Fu Lion is het hartverwarmende verhaal van twee jongens die leren dansen in een Chinese leeuw. Om zich echter als een leeuw te kunnen verplaatsen, moeten ze eerst leren samenwerken. De film heeft niets met politiek te maken en het is puur toeval dat dit thema zo actueel is juist in deze tijden van verdeeldheid en polarisatie en het is daarom ook belangrijk dat een positieve boodschap als deze wordt gehoord en ondersteund wordt.

Froukje Tan, schrijver en regisseur van Kung Fu Lion meldt dat het een sportieve familiefilm is, waarvoor ze zich liet inspireren door haar Kung Fu-school. Op deze school heeft ze ruim twintig jaar Tai Chi gegeven en ervaren hoe belangrijk de rol van een trainer, coach of Shifu is om opgroeiende kinderen een belangrijk basis te geven voor de rest van hun leven.

De Chinese Leeuw wordt vaak gebruikt om een universeel en verbindend verhaal te vertellen. De Nederlandse filmproducent Flinck Film heeft hierover een overeenkomst getekend met China Film Group Corporation (CFGC), de grootste filmproducent van China, om van de film Kung Fu Lion als eerste officiële Nederlandse coproductie met China te maken. De film wordt op 16 februari as. in Nederland uitgebracht en daarna in China.

Kung Fu Lion wordt rechtstreeks ondersteund door het Nederlands Filmfonds en de tegenhanger in China. Dit is uniek omdat het de eerste film is die is gecoproduceerd in het Chinees-Nederlandse filmverdrag.
Op zaterdag 21 januari wordt het Jaar van het Konijn officieel geopend in het Stadhuis van Den Haag. Zoals gebruikelijk zullen tienduizenden mensen in Den Haag het Chinese Nieuwjaar vieren en eraan deelnemen. Dit keer wordt er de dag daarna echter een bijzonder item aan het programma toegevoegd. De Chinese gemeenschap zal in samenwerking met de VNC en de gemeente Den Haag de film Kung Fu Lion promoten tijdens de Chinese nieuwjaarsviering en zal een “voorpremière” organiseren in de bioscoop Pathe Buitenhof in Den Haag op zondag 22 januari 2023 om 13.30 uur. Na de film is er een receptie met de filmsterren, regisseurs en crew en gasten.

De voorpremière van Kung Fu Lion is mede mogelijk gemaakt door de bovenvermelde organisaties, en ook door Eikenrode Investment B.V., 思腾国际 Steng International, Uplus Holding Coöperatief U.A., Zhong Hua International Trading B.V., Landelijke Federatie Chinese Jongerenvereniging 荷兰华人⻘年联合会

由于新冠疫情的影响，非常遗憾，今年无法在海牙市政厅宽敞的大厅举行全荷兰各界庆祝中国农历新年的 现场活动。 但是，我们将以另一种形式迎来虎年新春。 海牙市政府、荷兰中国文化基金会(CCEN)和荷兰中国友好协会(荷中友协)VNC 已为您准备好了诚挚的新年祝 福，并以欢快愉悦的心情迎接新年。
今年是一个非常特别的一年!第一个重大活动是冬奥会将于 2 月 4 日星期五在中国隆重开幕。 其次，荷兰 与中国建交 50 周年了。 再者荷中友协 VNC 在今年也成立 45 周年了! 我们将举行系列的庆祝活动。 祝大家虎年幸福安康!

2月9日在海牙庆祝中国新年，在市政厅和唐人街都取得了巨大的成功。由于强风，烟花无法继续，但狮子和龙的游行穿过城市吸引了大量观众。国内外许多知名人士参加了在市政厅举行的全国性庆祝活动。该节日由海牙市市长Krikke，中国大使兼前部长Laurens-Jan Brinkhorst主持开幕。
接下来是来自中國河南省松山少林功夫及鄭州藝術歌舞團的精彩表演。
休息之后，这个节目由荷兰 – 中国艺术家继续。与往年一样，中国文化市场吸引了大量观众，特别是中国书法和剪纸的桌子。猪年持续到2020年1月25日。然后鼠年从另一个节日开始。
这个网站上的照片库给人的印象是近年来的节日。
照片集 2016 – 2019

明天，2月9日，海牙庆祝农历新年的开始，即猪年。 市政厅将于10:00准备迎接政府和工业界的贵宾，并在舞台上为中国和荷兰艺术家带来精彩的表演。
在唐人街，一群中国龙和狮子将在烟花爆竹的街道上漫步。

这个节日由市长正式开幕 Ms Pauline Krikke，前部长 Mr Laurens Jan Brinkhorst, 和中国大使馆参赞 Mr Chen Ribao

这个节日是免费的。 所以明天来到海牙市中心和我们一起庆祝中国新年。

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Het Chinees Nieuwjaars Festival in den Haag wordt afgesloten met een Galadiner in het stadhuis op zondag 10 februari. Tijdens het diner zal dezelfde beroemde artiestengroep uit de provincie Henan optreden als tijdens de landelijke viering op zaterdagmiddag.

Het wordt een exclusieve avond, een culinair en cultureel genoegen voor de genodigden van de sponsoren.
Voor meer informatie, zie Brochure Galadiner