一月, 2025

January 28th 2025, The ‘National Chinese New Year’ in Rotterdam The Year of the Snake

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

To celebrate the National Chinese New Year 2025, the Chinese associations in the Netherlands have organized a grand cultural performance and Chinese market at the Zuidplein Theater in Rotterdam.

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Haiyan Xu

Haiyan Xu has been chosen as the chairperson for the National Chinese New Year celebration of 2025.

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.”