The official Chinese New Year is on February 14, but you can get a head start on your celebrations by visiting the Griftsteede at the Griftpark in Utrecht. On Friday, January 29, the Gemeente Utrecht is helping organize a snapshot of Chinese culture and traditions, designed for both adults and children.

There will be tae kwon do workshops (at 17:30 and 18:30), lessons on how to eat with chopsticks, rickshaw rides, and a Chinese puppet show, along with tea, soup and spring rolls to enjoy under the light of lanterns.

The event is free and takes place Friday, January 29, from 17:00-20:00 at the Griftsteede (over by the animals and playground) in the Griftpark, located at Van Swindenstraat 129, Utrecht.