Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year – The streets around Zeedijk and Dam Square will be alive with colour for this great festival to celebrate. This day is also known as the Lunar New Year, is the most crucial event in the Chinese calendar. This time it is the year of the rabbit. The whole world gets colourful for this special day for the Chinese community. Families get together and have very social meals and then there are the huge street parties. Zeedijk with be alive with music and dancing and parades. Dam Square will allow more space for the celebrations. Learn more here. For more great festivals in the Amsterdam area, see our handy listings.