Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Beemster cheese voted world's best: 'Aged, but smooth'
The Dutch cheese Beemster Royaal Grand Cru was named the best cheese in the world at a competition held in Wisconsin, USA. It secured the top title after competing against more than 3,300 other entrie...
Opinions remain divided over plans for Hillegom's Jozefkerk: 'For goodness' sake, just get started'
A public meeting in Hillegom regarding redevelopment plans for the Jozefkerk drew approximately 150 attendees, who remain sharply divided on the project. The gathering highlighted passionate arguments...
How the ‘three Ms’ are refreshing Max Verstappen's Red Bull: Saying goodbye to the excuse culture
The appointment of Laurent Mekies as team principal eight months ago has triggered a cultural shift at Red Bull Racing, moving the team away from a culture of excuses. As the team prepares for a new e...
Benali brings Ali and Nino to the stage: ‘There is always a war going on somewhere, peace is a luxury’
New artwork and water pump unveiled: Church Square regains historical look
Alderman Roel Beems has officially opened the renovated Church Square in Castricum following a two-month renovation project. The final phase of the project included the unveiling of a new artwork and ...
Tada! Haarlem's first female council members receive portraits in city hall
Mayor Jos Wienen unveiled portraits of Haarlem's first three female council members at the city hall this week. The ceremony honors these prominent historical figures for their significant contributio...
Photographers Lieke and Pim live and work in an old school. ‘For a shoot, the whole team first gathers around the dining table’
Photographers Lieke Heijn and Pim Janswaard live and work in a converted 1910 school building in Wormer, Netherlands. The 320-square-meter space consists of three former classrooms used as both a fami...
Barbara de Loor reaches career peak in the snow of Inzell
This article looks back at the historical world speed skating title won by Barbara de Loor in Inzell, marking it as the highlight of her professional career. The retrospective is part of a weekly seri...
Marco Borsato heard much more often on radio since acquittal in sexual offense case
Following his acquittal in a sex crimes case on December 4, music by Marco Borsato is being played 2.6 times more frequently on Dutch radio stations. An analysis by SoundAware shows a significant rise...
Mike (35) competes in flower arranging championship: 'I train intensively with fellow florists'
Mike Boerma, a 35-year-old florist from Haarlem, will compete in the Dutch Championship Floral Art in Ede on March 9 and 10. Boerma, who considers flower arranging a form of art, has been training int...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...