WATCH: Amsterdam dances to Sapna Choudhary's 'Teri Aakhya Ka Yo Kajal' - It's legit!

Every year on April 27, people celebrate King's Day, also known as Koningsdag. According to a video posted on Instagram, locals and visitors were seen dancing merrily while largely wearing orange clothing.

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Bhaskar Chakravorty
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Every year on April 27, King's Day, also known as Koningsdag, is celebrated to honor King Willem-Alexander's birthday. Especially in Amsterdam, it is one of the biggest and most colorful celebrations in the Netherlands. People wear orange because it is the national color of the Netherlands and the royal family is known as the "House of Orange" (Huis van Oranje). It was once known as Queen's Day, but after King Willem-Alexander took the throne in 2013, the name was changed.

Sapna's banggers all the way to Amsterdam

In a widely shared video, a vibrant gathering celebrating King's Day in Amsterdam recently was seen grooving to the hit song Teri Aakhya Ka Yo Kajal by Sapna Choudhary. Residents and visitors could be seen frolicking in the sunshine, most of them wearing orange clothing. The post has received over a lakh views, with the caption stating, “When Sapna Choudhary’s fever hit Amsterdam streets.”

Netizens love the moment! 

The film illustrated how music can bring people from different origins together while also highlighting the increasing global impact of Indian music. People flocked to comment right away. "Amsterdam was previously Part of Haryana," a user commented. "Amsterdham," according to one commenter, and "Amster Nagar, Amsterabad," according to another.

Another commenter said, "Orange symbolizes India," and a third said, "On King's Day, we commemorate the king's birthday by dressing in orange, going to markets, and everything." They were not particularly "India" fans or anything; they were just having a good time at the party. could have been any ethnicity, even Turkish. The Dutch are courteous and modest.

Teri Aakhya Ka Yo Kajal and the Lore

The upbeat folk song "Teri Aakhya Ka Yo Kajal" is performed by Haryanvi vocalist Sapna Choudhary. The song, which was released in 2017, is well-known for both its upbeat sounds and its dynamic dancing. The music video for the song, which features Sapna Choudhary showcasing her trademark dance moves, is one of its main draws.