On February 24, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival, The Hague City Hall was decorated with lights, resounded with drums, and was alive with dragon and lion dances, creating a festive and jubilant atmosphere. This celebration of the Chinese New Year 2024 in the Netherlands was grandly held here. Attendees included the Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands and his spouse, Counselor Cai Renjun, Lili Dong, General Manager of Blue Sky International Travel Agency and Chairperson of the New Year Celebration Committee, The Hague Mayor Jan van Zanen, Guo Qihua, Deputy Minister of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of China, who is visiting the Netherlands with a delegation for the "Chinese Spring Worldwide" comfort mission, Monique Knapen, Chairperson of the Sino-Dutch Friendship Association, officials from multiple embassies, over 280 Dutch dignitaries, representatives from government institutions and social organizations, Chinese and Dutch business community members, people of various ethnicities in the Netherlands, overseas Chinese, representatives of Chinese-funded institutions, and international students. Thousands gathered to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon and enjoy the rich Chinese culture. Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the caretaker Dutch government, sent a congratulatory video.

Lili Dong delivered a speech in both Chinese and English, expressing her great honor to serve as the chairperson of the event. She has lived in the Netherlands for 21 years, 19 of which have been in The Hague, growing alongside the city. She extended special thanks to Mayor Jan van Zanen and appreciated all the efforts made by the overseas Chinese communities and sponsors for the event. She warmly welcomed everyone who came to the city hall for the celebration, hoping they would fully enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year.

With the support of the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands and the City of The Hague, the overseas Chinese in the Netherlands first organized a Chinese New Year celebration at The Hague City Hall in 2003. Except for interruptions in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic, the event has been held annually. This year marks the 20th edition. Thanks to years of development and collaborative efforts, the Chinese New Year celebration has become a cultural brand in the Netherlands. The Hague City Hall has become the largest and most influential stage for showcasing traditional Chinese culture and fostering Sino-Dutch cultural exchanges. The Dutch public, especially residents of The Hague, have become accustomed to visiting The Hague City Hall each year during the Spring Festival to view Chinese cultural displays and enjoy performances of Chinese songs and dances.