The Hague City Hall
National Chinese New Year Celebration
Year of the Horse, Saturday 14 February 2026
The National Chinese New Year celebration in the Netherlands has been an important national and international event for 23 years. It always takes place at the end of January or the beginning of February each year, due to the difference between the Western and the Chinese calendars. On the occasion of the National Chinese New Year 2026 celebration, the Chinese associations in the Netherlands have organized a wonderful cultural performance and Chinese market in The Hague.
LOCATION | The Hague City Hall (Atrium)
| 10:30 | Welcome in the Atrium of The Hague City Hall |
| Opening of the market stalls | |
| 11:30 | Official opening |
| 12:00 | Welcome remarks and speeches |
| 13:00 | Wu opera performance: |
| Suona Solo Picking Dates | |
| “Three Triumphs Over the Skeletal Demon” | |
| Traditional performance “9-segmented dragon” | |
| “Dangma” | |
| “The Goddess of Heaven Scatters Flowers” | |
| “Lyu Bu Tries the Horse” | |
| Face-Changing | |
| 14:00 | Local performances: |
| Children’s dance | |
| Youth Peking Opera | |
| 15:30 | End of performance |
Performance by the world-famous Wu Opera
Wu Opera, also known as Jinhua Opera (named after the old name of Jinhua, “Wuzhou”), is a traditional Chinese opera with a history of more than 500 years. It was officially recognized in 1950 and was added to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008. Characterized by the integration of six vocal styles and 15 role categories, Wu Opera is known for its vivid performances that combine music, dance, and acrobatic elements.
LOCATION | Amare
| 11:00 | Cultural market |
| 13:00 | Local performances: |
| Children’s dance | |
| Youth Peking Opera | |
| 17:00 | End of program |
