Koninginnedag or Queen's day is the biggest festival in the Netherlands. On this day, Dutch people celebrate their queen's birthday. Queen Beatrix was born on 31 January, but she officially celebrates her birthday on her mother's (Queen Juliana)birthday,i.e 30 April. The reason is that she wants Dutch to celebrate it in Spring, instead of in winter. well, it is quite reasonable why she wants Dutch to celebrate her mother's birthday, since spring may bring joyful and cheerful atmosphere to have party in whole Netherlands.
What may you find when celebrating this day?
Here some snapshots tell you what's going on the Queen's day
Definitely, you'll see everything in orange. You may also find someone in an eye-cathy unique orange costume.
Party is everywhere..People hold a glass of beer in their hands while they're dancing, chatting, laughing.. and also ....
..They were drunk.. like this guy below..well, he still recognized a camera shot
Some attractions..
Playing ground and games for kids. This little cute boy are trying to punch a tomato to win a prize :)
Vrij markt (free Market). everyone can sell their second hand goods without paying tax.. you may find antiques, books, second hand clothes..yeaaay,,i love this!
Some Antiques..
Some old electronic stuffs
Second-hand books
Wewww!!!I found Bobo magazine in Dutch edition (i used to read this magazine when i was a little girl)..
Wayang golek was also for sale!
You can choose either your face is painted on a canvas.. or..
... your face becomes a canvas to be painted on :p
These are the ways Dutch celebrate their Queen's day..
Van Groningen, Hartelijk Gefeliciteerd Queen Beatrix..
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when Dutch Colonized Indonesia, there was a birthday celebration of Wilhelmina Queen in Jakarta. The Celebration was held exactly in Gambir ( weltevreden area "new Batavia"). After Indonesia Independence day,this event was replaced by jakarta's birthday celebration.
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