A festively decorated tram celebrates Chinese New Year in the Netherlands

A tram decorated to celebrate the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, 2025 has been put into service on the busiest city tram line in The Hague, Netherlands, bringing the festive spirit of this traditional Chinese celebration to local residents. Themed after the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar, the tram operates on The Hague Tram Line 1. Its front bears the message “Nihao China” (“Hello China”), while the body features a vibrant red background decorated with patterns of cheerful cartoon snakes and the phrase “Happy Year of the Snake!” “.

According to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, the Spring Festival falls on January 29 this year, also marking the start of the Year of the Snake. In traditional Chinese culture, the snake symbolizes agility, wisdom and vitality.

• A festively decorated tram celebrates Chinese New Year in the Netherlands
• A tram decorated to celebrate the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, 2025 has been put into service on the busiest city tram line in The Hague, Netherlands, bringing the festive spirit of this traditional Chinese celebration to local residents.