Indulge in a Chinese New Year
celebration in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or The Hague. Many people celebrate by going to Nieuwmarkt/Zeedijk, Amsterdam, where the Buddhist temple, Fo Guang Shan He Hua is. Outside of the temple, people can enjoy Chinese food specialties, like raw fish salad which is said to bring people good luck in the upcoming year. In Rotterdam, the Chinese New Year festivities go on for a week and in The Hague artist performances take place. All over the Netherlands, there is a variety of traditional dances, firework shows, and decorations that symbolize triumph.