Hardwell, one of the world's most famous DJs and producers, will receive his own tulip named after him on Saturday, January 20, 2024, National Tulip Day. The typically Dutch tradition takes place just before the official opening of the new tulip season at the famous Museumplein in Amsterdam. The new tulip has been personally selected by Hardwell and is presented by the Dutch cut tulip growers (TPN). Arjan Smit, on behalf of the growers: "This year's theme of Tulip Day is 'Let's Dance!'. It is a very good reason for us to pay tribute to Hardwell with his own tulip. He is one of the most popular DJs in the world, and his shows are, just like the tulip, full of energy. Tulips even have the unique ability to 'dance' a little in the vase. They continue to grow for a while, and each flower turns in the direction it wants." The new 'Hardwell' tulip, with a unique flower shape and color scheme, will be presented to the public for the first time on National Tulip Day.
National Tulip Day
The Netherlands is the largest tulip producer in the world and has been officially celebrating National Tulip Day since 2012. Every year, the third Saturday in January marks the start of a new cut tulip season. Dutch tulip growers are creating a vast picking garden with around 200,000 flowers on Museumplein in Amsterdam. Everyone is cordially invited to pick tulips for free, regardless of background or nationality. Guests from as many as 100 different nationalities are expected. This expresses the connecting character of the flower. Before the gates of the garden open, everyone can admire the colorful sea of flowers from a special viewing bridge. Hardwell will officially open the garden at 1 p.m., and the public can enter to pick up to 20 tulips for free. Due to high demand, the picking garden is expected to be empty by 5 p.m. The cut tulip season lasts until May.