Netherlands holds annual flower parade

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Netherlands holds annual flower parade

STORY: Netherlands holds annual flower parade SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: NOORDWIJK, the Netherlands CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flower parade STORYLINE: The annual Flower Parade Bollenstreek took place on Saturday in Noordwijk, a coastal town in the South Holland province of the Netherlands. According to the organizers, the parade featured 14 large-scale floats and over 30 decorated vehicles adorned with fresh flowers, covering a route of 42 kilometers and attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators along the way. Among the procession, the "Silk Road Golden Bridge" themed float from the China Cultural Center in the Haag captured special attention, featuring Chinese pandas and Dutch cows, and a colorful array of tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils adorning the float. The parade was further enlivened by the presence of lion dances and the rhythmic beat of drums, adding a vibrant atmosphere of celebration to the event. Xinhu

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