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Celebration of the Chinese New Year in Amsterdam

This year on January 28th, it takes places the celebration of the Chinese New Year in Amsterdam. Lion dancers visit the houses and shops of the Chinese community to perform the traditional custom of "cai qing", a quest by the 'lion' to pluck the auspicious green 'vegetables' like lettuce and auspicious fruit like oranges tied to a "Red Envelope" containing money. All of this surrounding by a lot of fireworks. The lion dance is believed to bring good luck and fortune to the business. The troupe is rewarded with the red envelope. This year they are celebrating the Year of the Rooster. (Photo by Romy Arroyo Fernandez/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#1684439
Date Taken	28 January 2017
Location	N/A
Photographer	Romy Arroyo Fernandez/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Romy Arroyo Fernandez/NurPhoto

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