Orange Power on Queens Day in Amsterdam

Holland the country known for cheese, wooden clocks, bicycles, lots of water and of course Queens day.

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On the 30th of April, Holland will celebrate the birthday of their queen. This day is called Queens Day by the Dutch known as ‘Koninginnedag’. Queens day was originally called Princess day, and was celebrated to highlight the national unit. Originally this was celebrated on the 31st of August, during the days the Dutch celebrated the birthday of their prior queen “Wilhelmina”. Today the Dutch celebrate the birthday of queen “Beatrix” on the 30th of April.

The birthday of the queen is celebrated throughout the whole country, but Amsterdam is definitely the place to be! The whole country is changed into one big orange party field. People come to Amsterdam on bikes and by boats to party. Also queen Beatrix goes to a different city each year, to celebrate her birthday with the countrymen. This year the queen will be in Zeeland!!

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Around half a million people come to Holland to celebrate Queens day. Therefore it is seen as one of the biggest events of the year. Every one is dressed in orange. (orange is the color of the Dutch royals). You will find absolutely everything in orange from sweets, drinks, cars, houses and more! The other cool fact about dressing in orange and partying like a rock star is that everyone is allowed to sell their things on the street, so you can be sure to find flea markets everywhere aside from lots of open air parties, snack stands, bands, music performances including a big fun fair.

All the night clubs will have parties for sure!!

So, are you ready to celebrate Queens day in Amsterdam?

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