As the Netherlands celebrates its last Queen's Day, we celebrate the Netherlands

On Tuesday, the Dutch hold the biggest street party in Europe -- Koninginnedag (Queen’s Day). Almost anything goes.

The streets are crowded with people and a huge variety of stalls. For Queen’s Day only, anyone can legally have a street stall (if they can find the space) to sell anything, new or secondhand.

In some respects, it’s a like a giant flea market, albeit with drink, food, jollity, music, fireworks and lots of orange clothing.

With the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander, 2013 is even more special.

It will be the last Koninginnedag for some time. Next year and beyond the day will be known as Koningsdag (King’s Day).  

If you’re a newbie to the Netherlands, below are a few Dutch 101 lessons.

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