As one of my Dutch friends says, the most important Dutch word is: ‘Gratis‘ which means ‘Free‘. I know everyone loves free stuff, but for Dutch people gratis holds an extra special spot in their hearts. This is why, when you also add to the equation the most famous Dutch flower, the tulip, you start an amazingly colorful event, loved by everyone.
Nationale Tulpendag is a celebration taking place every year, on the third Saturday of January, dedicated to tulips and color, when everyone is invited to pick their own tulips, from Amsterdam’s Dam Square.
Dam Square is turned into a temporary garden, for one day, filled with over 200,000 tulips, waiting to find a good home. Even if still winter, this event marks the opening of the tulip season.
More than 10,000 people, in only 4 hours, go pick their favorite flower, every year, and obviously this year it was no different. And the best part is that it’s free!
In case you want to join the event, remember that the even if the opening hour is 1 o’clock, is better to arrive there one hour early, because you’ll have to wait in line to get in. Later in the day, the waiting becomes only longer, as more and more people want to enter the temporary garden.
As tulips are my favorite flowers, I just had to go pick a few. What can be better than spending some time between so many gorgeous tulips, in the middle of winter? Even better, coming home with the bike’s basket full of colorful flowers is a perfect way to brighten your day! If that doesn’t make you feel fabulous, I don’t know what does 🙂
Even if there’s a long way to go until spring arrives, I’m extremely happy to be in garden full of flowers, even if only for a short while. Tulips definitely bring their own sunshine, and put a smile on everyone’s face.
Happy Tulip Day everyone!
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Wow! I love tulips. This festival looks wonderful!
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It was wonderful indeed! I feel so happy with my new flowers 🙂 Thank you for reading and have a lovely evening!
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Oh, I would too! Thank you for sharing that post. I hope you have a lovely evening as well. 🙂
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Those colors shine better in that greys of the city and weather. Thank you for share them ^^
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My pleasure, Francis! I totally agree 🙂 We always need a bit of color during winter. I’m so happy to see so much beauty in a day. Thank your for reading and for your comment!
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when I was at dam square I did not see many tulips, thanks Lucy , they are beautiful
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My pleasure! I’m happy you enjoyed it. It was amazing indeed! Usually, there are none, for once a year is a beautiful garden 🙂 I loved it!!
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Next time I am going to Amsterdam, u be my airbnb host 😝
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Haha, sounds good! Looking forward to it! Any idea on when you might arrive here? 🙂
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No idea, not in a year or two. I told you just hypothetically
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Ok 🙂 Also hypothetically then, I look forward to meeting you! haha
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Don’t worry. I am just kidding 😂
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Ha a ‘gratis’ snif of The Netherlands! Thnak you! and do I understand you live in Amsterdam atm??? xo Johanna
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Hahah, I know how much you enjoy the posts about NL so I’m happy I could provide. I had so much fun and I have such gorgeous tulpen on my desk!!
Yes, now I moved closer to Amsterdam, so if you visit the area anytime soon, let me know! 🙂
Thanks for reading and have a lovely evening! xo
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congratulations…I wish you lots of happiness! xo Johanna
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Thank you so much, dear Johanna! It’s definitely different than the north but I’m excited for new adventures 🙂 xo
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Great tulips! Happy tulip day…really beautiful 😊
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Thank you so much!! Indeed they were gorgeous ❤ I had a fun day!
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