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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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THE NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(240421) -- NOORDWIJK, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a float during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 20, 2024. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers traveled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

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THE NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(240421) -- NOORDWIJK, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a float during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 20, 2024. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers traveled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

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THE NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(240421) -- NOORDWIJK, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A float is seen during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 20, 2024. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers traveled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

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Highlights of Flower Parade of Bollenstreek in Netherlands

STORY: Flower Parade of Bollenstreek held in Netherlands DATELINE: April 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the parade STORYLINE: The Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk is the largest spring festival in the Netherlands. This colorful, fragrant spectacle is celebrated by more than a million visitors each year. Featuring colorful floats and luxury vehicles decorated with flowers, the parade started on Saturday morning and covered a 42-km route. The upbeat music of the brass bands and the entertainment on and around the floats added to the festive spirit of the event, which drew crowds from home and abroad. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amsterdam. (XHTV)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A float from the China Cultural Center in The Hague is seen during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A float is seen during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A float from the China Cultural Center in The Hague is seen during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Floats are seen during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)