King's Day in the Netherlands
April 27 · Level 10 · #198 of 2238
King's Day is a Dutch national celebration linked to the monarch's birthday. Streets become places to browse, dance and meet friends, with orange clothing and decorations giving the festivities their unmistakable look.
How it is celebrated: people enjoy outdoor concerts, parties and vrijmarkt street markets, where residents sell second-hand belongings. Boats join the celebrations on Amsterdam's canals, and children set up stalls or perform music for passers-by.
The sea of orange does not come from the Dutch flag, which is red, white and blue. The colour is associated with the royal House of Orange-Nassau.