Thursday, February 7, 2013

This Weekend: CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

Chinese New Year Celebration

This Saturday, February 9th, the Chinese New Year celebration will take place in The Hague's city hall.  This year will be the 'year of the Snake'.

The festival will begin at 11:30 and will include a colorful parade that wil begin at city hall and will pass through a section of Chinatown, with the finish to conclude back at city hall.  This is sure to be a very colorful event that is filled with authentic Chinese dancers, ornate dragons, etc. 

Be sure to check out the variety of performances, to include:  Chinese singing, dancing and fighting techniques and a show by Beijing's very own Magic Min'Nan group.  Shop at the Asian market (at city hall) and be sure to watch the fireworks display that will begin at 17:30 on the Spuiplein.

For more information.... www.chinesecultuur.nl or
go to www.chineesnieuwjaarfestival.nl.

This event is free.  Have fun!