Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Esmee has a unique job at DGTL: ‘I’m working with other people’s urine’
The DGTL Festival at Amsterdam's NDSM-werf marks the start of the festival season, featuring a unique sustainability initiative where worker Esmee processes festival-goers' urine. This project highlig...
Richard Kemper: ‘Canceling is the new crucifixion, but without resurrection’
Dutch performer Richard Kemper expresses his opinion on the secularization of Easter, suggesting that the public holiday should only apply to those who practice the religious tradition. He compares no...
Dutch musical performers seize opportunities abroad: better pay, louder applause and less time on the bus
Dutch musical artists are increasingly seeking work abroad in countries such as England, Germany, and China to find higher salaries and more stable performance schedules. These performers are highly v...
Tatum Dagelet's uterus removed: 'One less organ'
Dutch actress Tatum Dagelet is recovering from surgery to remove her uterus following a long period of heavy bleeding. She shared the news on Instagram, noting that she is now healing after the proced...
Tommie Christiaan celebrates nine months of sobriety: 'A milestone'
Dutch singer and actor Tommie Christiaan reached a personal milestone by celebrating nine months of sobriety. He shared the achievement on Instagram, noting that while it may not seem significant to e...
Masked artist Boer Harm reveals identity: 'I will continue as Fredt'
The masked artist Boer Harm, famous for his viral hit "Brommers Kieken", has revealed his identity in an Instagram video. After keeping his face hidden for two years, he announced he will now continue...
Halsema on Dam speech: Pure antisemitism, you forfeit your right to peaceful protest
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned antisemitic remarks made by a speaker at a demonstration on Dam Square, describing the statements as 'pure antisemitism.' The police and Public Prosecutor's Off...
Video | Rapper Boer Harm reveals his identity after years
De Achterklap Podcast | Máxima series criticized and Joost Klein gets into a row
The new television series about Queen Máxima is receiving criticism, while Dutch artist Joost Klein was involved in a dispute with a fellow coach on the Belgian show The Voice van Vlaanderen. These m...
No relaxed rules for disappearing Kleverparkfestival: ‘Safety demands consistent application of standards’
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has rejected calls to relax event regulations to save the canceled Kleverparkfestival, stating that safety standards must be consistently applied. This decision follows inquir...
Reporter Jesper Roele on festival season: ‘We can go back to old-school raving to hardcore’
Dirk shopping bag joins Stedelijk Museum collection
The iconic red shopping bag from the supermarket chain Dirk van den Broek has been added to the collection of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. The museum highlighted the bag as a significant example...
Churches aim to offer hope in anxious times during Haarlem Hope Festival
Approximately 30 churches and 15 Christian organizations in Haarlem and its surroundings are hosting the Haarlem Hoop Festival starting on Easter Sunday. The event offers a wide range of activities, i...
In a team with the world's best handball player: ‘She’s stayed so down to earth’
Henny Reistad has been named the best player in the Danish handball league for the fifth consecutive year. She won the title with an overwhelming 62 percent of the votes from her fellow players. Her t...
Passion performance made 'great impression' on Roxeanne Hazes
Singer Roxeanne Hazes expressed that her performance as Maria in the musical event The Passion, held in Dwingeloo on Thursday night, made a deep impression on her. She reflected positively on the expe...
Politics on the Amstel: New council kicks off with worthless debate and PRO must show its colors in Israel referendum
The new Amsterdam city council began its term with debates on the current coalition's future, a potential fatbike ban, and an upcoming referendum regarding an Israel boycott. Additionally, the council...
Wilhelmus composer Adriaen Valerius was directly involved in the slave trade
Why are the trees at the Rijksmuseum wrapped in nets?
Trees in Amsterdam's Carel Willinkplantsoen have been wrapped in black nets and equipped with plastic crows to prevent birds from nesting before construction begins on a new Rijksmuseum sculpture gard...
Robèrt van Beckhoven doesn't expect to be single for long: 'Receiving many messages'
Dutch master baker Robèrt van Beckhoven expressed optimism about finding a new partner during an appearance on the program Open Casa. Following the end of his twenty-year relationship last year, he s...
The 5 from… drummer Martijn Bosman: ‘Behind the drums feels like a safe haven’
Haarlem-based drummer Martijn Bosman, known for his work with bands like Kane and singer Guus Meeuwis, is featured for his prolific career and collaborations within the local music scene. He is set to...
The bar is set low for the king: not associating with a pedophile is already worth a compliment
Jamie Bell to star in new Peaky Blinders series
Jamie Bell has been cast as the lead in the upcoming sequel series to Peaky Blinders. This news follows an announcement from Netflix and the BBC that the popular show will return for two additional se...
Majority of Blake Lively's accusations against Justin Baldoni dismissed
A judge has dismissed the majority of legal claims filed by actress Blake Lively against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni. Out of thirteen original charges related to their film It Ends With Us...
RIVM expects little nuisance from Easter fires due to wind
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) expects minimal air quality issues from Easter fires this weekend due to favorable wind conditions. While most of the Netherla...
Renovation of historic Halfweg lock complex to begin after summer. 'Water management, restoration, livability – everything comes together here'
The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland will begin renovating the historic lock complex in Halfweg after the summer to improve water flow towards the Zijkanaal F pumping station. The project addresses curr...
New in Amsterdam: these spots opened in March (and yes, you’ll want to check them all out)
Several new venues opened in Amsterdam during the month of March, including a miniature museum and a restaurant featuring a world-famous chef in Amsterdam-Zuid. The article provides a guide to these n...
Gerdien and Jules are two artists under one roof: ‘Our house is also my gallery’
Gerdien Noordeloos and her husband Jules have lived in Tuitjenhorn for 35 years, where their home also serves as a gallery for their art. Gerdien specializes in ceramics while Jules practices photogra...
Entrepreneur donates 8 million euros to Museum Prinsenhof Delft
Surinamese-Dutch entrepreneur Eduard Hoogenboom has donated 8 million euros to Museum Prinsenhof Delft for the sustainable renovation of its historic monastery complex. The funds will specifically sup...
Children of De Pionier primary school put finishing touches on Haventheater performance: 'Everything must be theater-worthy'
Students from primary school De Pionier are preparing for their biennial project 'Uit de Kunst!' which showcases singing, dancing, and music. All groups from the school will participate in a performan...
A bird's-eye view of the world of Neptunes and Orions at Valkenburg Airfield Visitor Center
The newspaper supplement 'AlleTijd' is featuring the Valkenburg Airfield Visitor Center as part of its series on lesser-known museum gems in the Netherlands. Run by volunteers, the center offers visit...