Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Museum of the Mind closes Amsterdam branch due to disappointing visitor numbers
The Museum van de Geest is closing its Amsterdam branch on the Amstel due to disappointing visitor numbers and a lack of financial surplus. Moving forward, the institution will operate exclusively fro...
Camiel Kesbeke, Pieter Valley and Bankzitters win at Best Social Awards
The 12th edition of The Best Social Awards took place on Thursday evening at Theater Amsterdam to celebrate top social media content creators. Notable winners included Camiel Kesbeke, Pieter Valley, a...
Daan Buringa (24) stars in Joe Speedboot: ‘I had no time for my spinal cord injury, I wanted to act!’
Remembering the cycling philosopher: Gerrie Knetemann would have turned 75
Friday marks the 75th birth anniversary of the late world champion cyclist Gerrie Knetemann. Known as the "cycling streetmaker," he was a celebrated sports icon and ambassador for the sport, recognize...
Pride and traveler culture on UNESCO heritage shortlist
The Dutch Council for Culture has shortlisted five heritage elements, including Pride and caravan culture, for potential nomination to UNESCO's international intangible heritage list. Education Minist...
Dutch acts eliminated in San Marino Eurovision heats
No Dutch singers will represent San Marino in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest after the final candidate was eliminated. Singer Sezina Kelsey was knocked out of the competition during the second s...
The ritual of fueling up
A neurologist describes joining a new professional group and encountering the unfamiliar agenda item 'ineten' during their first department meeting. The author expresses curiosity and a hint of appreh...
'It's special that this still happens,' says Max (8) from Zandvoort after unveiling stumbling stones in his street
Four Stolpersteine were unveiled in Zandvoort on Thursday to commemorate Jewish residents who did not survive the Holocaust. Local primary school students attended the ceremony to help preserve the me...
Musical plea at Bloemendaal town hall to save the Ark
The Haarlems Straatorkest performed at the Bloemendaal city hall on Thursday to support the Ark residential community, whose six residents are set to lose their home on May 31. The group is seeking as...
Director Peter Jackson receives lifetime achievement award at Cannes Film Festival
Director Peter Jackson will receive the Honorary Palme d'Or for his lifetime achievements at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. The three-time Oscar winner, best known for the Lord of the Rings trilog...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (6-8 March)
This article provides a guide for activities and events taking place in Haarlem during the weekend of March 6 to March 8. It encourages locals to head out and enjoy the city as the weather improves an...
Between Art and Voting with Tofik Dibi (Bij1) and Johan Dessing (FvD)
Amsterdam political candidates Tofik Dibi and Johan Dessing participated in the program 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' to create street art ahead of the municipal elections. Dibi left the session early after ...
Sting concert at Rijksmuseum: ‘Rembrandt’s Night Watch behind me – I never dared to dream of that’
Be careful with photos of your child on social media: ‘What you post online is about you, but it’s no longer yours’
Experts caution parents against posting photos of their children on social media, highlighting that such content becomes permanent and out of their control once shared. The article emphasizes the impo...
100 hours community service for garbage truck driver in fatal accident involving American woman
A garbage truck driver has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service following a fatal accident in Amsterdam that killed 69-year-old Cindy Charles. The court ruled the driver was responsible fo...
Royal Family notably absent from start of Winter Paralympics
It remains unclear if King Willem-Alexander or other members of the Dutch Royal Family will attend the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy to support the nation's athletes. Advocacy groups have expressed...
Dance, theater, music, photography and adventure flood Zandvoort during ‘Vloed’. New cultural festival on Ascension weekend
The new cultural festival 'Vloed' will debut in Zandvoort during the Ascension Day weekend in mid-May, featuring a variety of dance, theater, music, and photography activities. Organizers announced du...
‘Dubai pays me in opportunities and lifestyle’: influencers defend their stay in the Gulf State despite war
Coffee with Heemstede councilors on International Women's Day
Heemstede municipal council members will host a coffee event for female residents at Theater De Luifel this Sunday to mark International Women's Day. The meeting, scheduled from 10:30 to 12:00, aims t...
Hamer: Cabinet must do more to combat violence against women
Mariëtte Hamer, the Dutch Government Commissioner for sexual misconduct, has called on the cabinet to increase efforts and funding to combat violence against women. She argues that the current coalit...
It was lifeless, empty, and cynical from Godts, Ajax, and PEC: Was Ramadan to blame?
Mika Godts and Ajax delivered a lackluster performance during their Sunday match against PEC Zwolle. The article criticizes the lack of energy in the game and questions whether the observance of Ramad...
Rachid Kaddour of Pure & Honest Meat in Weesp: ‘Halal rules determine how meat ends up on the plate’
Rachid Kaddour, owner of Puur & Eerlijk Vlees in Weesp, explains how halal regulations dictate the production of meat products during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The article highlights the proc...
Concertgebouw Orchestra Review: Brilliant solos are the icing on the cake for Prokofiev
Priscilla Vaudelle, director of 'Black Joy': 'Our joy is also our protest'
In honor of International Women's Day, various theater productions by women of color are being staged across the Netherlands, including Romana Vrede's 'Sisterhood' and Priscilla Vaudelle's 'Black Joy'...
Students invite elderly for iftar: Great to make seniors happy
Students from the Islamic primary school Elif in Amsterdam-Zuid invited local elderly residents to join them for an iftar meal to break the Ramadan fast. The initiative, now in its second year, serves...
Sneevliet Committee holds commemoration for resistance fighters at Westerveld cemetery again this year
The Sneevliet Commemoration Committee is organizing a memorial service on April 12 for revolutionary socialist resistance fighters executed during World War II. The event will take place at the Wester...
Simone Weimans explores colonial past in new docuseries
NOS presenter Simone Weimans explores the colonial history of the Netherlands in her new documentary series 'Simone en de Roofstaat.' Premiering on April 2, the show follows Weimans as she visits four...
Possible conflict of interest in investigation into Muslim discrimination
An investigation by the newspaper Trouw suggests a possible conflict of interest in recent research focused on the discrimination and exclusion of Muslim youth. The findings raise concerns about the o...
Dance performance Instinct creates friction but never cuts deep
Portuguese writer António Lobo Antunes dies at 83
The renowned Portuguese author António Lobo Antunes has passed away at the age of 83, according to his publisher. He was widely regarded as one of the most significant and influential writers in the ...