
On 26 September 2026, The Hague's Chinatown hosted a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration with support from the China Cultural Center in The Hague. The Center provided traditional festive decorations, including large red lanterns, Chinese zodiac ornaments and strings of small red lanterns, helping to create a festive atmosphere and introduce local visitors to Chinese traditions.
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During the celebration, English-language travel books featuring different provinces of China were distributed free of charge at a stand organised by the Chinatown event organisers. Covering regional attractions, history, culture and local customs, the publications attracted considerable interest from residents and visitors, many of whom were eager to learn more about China.
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Through its contribution of festive decorations and cultural publications, the China Cultural Center in The Hague helped make Chinese traditions more accessible to local audiences.
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When returning the borrowed decorations, the event organiser expressed appreciation for the Center's support, particularly the red lanterns and Chinese zodiac ornaments. The decorations were praised for their practicality and their contribution to the festive atmosphere and distinctive Chinese cultural character of the event.

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