(The following was in our travel section--now wouldn't it be nice if Robin invited us to the party?? LOL By the way, Robin, they had a picture along with the article showing a lot of people in orange--what's the significense of that?)
One big Dutch party
Q. My wife and I are traveling to Amsterdam next spring and will be there during Queen's Day on April 30. Are there any special events we should try to attend?
A. From the confident tone of your question, it sounds as if you've already made hotel reservations, which is a very good thing, as Queen Beatrix doesn't take kindly to those who haven't booked accommodations six months in advance. And if you're wondering why the world's third-most-democratic country (thus spake the Economist in 2006) would set aside a day to venerate its monarch, consider first the date, which, perhaps by decree, tends to be unfailingly springlike and gorgeous. (You'll actually be celebrating the birthday of an ex-queen — Juliana — as Beatrix's, on Jan. 31, isn't exactly revelry-ready.)
But no matter. April 30 and the night before are simply excuses for the Dutch to party in the streets, hold millions of yard sales and indulge their passion for wearing orange.
Expect concerts all over town, the largest held at the city's grand greenspace, Vondelpark (which happens to be convenient to Holland's three most important museums), and colorful celebrants packing canal boats everywhere you look. Long live the queen! Information: www.visitamsterdam.nl.
5 comments on Robin (Itsjustme) Doesn't Tell Us Everything!!!
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itsjustme
said 6 months ago
MArtin, our national colour is orange (the last name of our queen is Orange) and yes every year it is a big party, speciallyin Amsterdam! Thx posting this!
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greatmartin
said 6 months ago
And guess what Florida's State fruit and color are??? Right! Orange!!![THUMBUP]
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alfredo
said 6 months ago
Going Dutch are you?[LOL][LOL][LOL][LOL]
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donnamg
said 6 months ago
Oh, I would so much love to visit Amsterdam! [THUMBUP] I was so cheated last year when I was asked if I could work at the agency to help cover for the other agents who were all going on a trip together. Another outside agent and I said yes, figuring they were going off to some Caribbean destination as is usually the case. Turns out they were going to Amsterdam! The two of us wanted to scream! To make matters worse, they actually found a webcam so they could contact us, wave, and tell us what a wonderful time they were having![GLARE]
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greatmartin
said 6 months ago
Next year when I win the Lotto we will go!!![THUMBUP]
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