Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Admire famous masterpieces without visiting a museum at Viva Zorggroep
Viva Zorggroep and MuseumPlusBus are bringing an exhibition of eight replicas of famous masterpieces to nursing homes for elderly residents who cannot visit museums independently. The initiative featu...
Is there a punching bag in the rage room? Are there dishes ready to be smashed?
The WTA tournament in Austin has introduced a 'rage room' to allow tennis players to vent their frustration after losing matches. This marks the first time such a facility, where players can hit punch...
Donor clubs: More diverse donor pool needed to combat inequality of opportunity
The Dutch Transplantation Foundation, Sanquin, and Matchis have joined forces to address the lack of diversity in blood, stem cell, and organ donor registries. Because medical matches are more likely ...
Toos & Henk - March 2
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The strip is published every week from Monday to Saturday.
Will this Formula 1 car soon stand forever along the Zandvoort boulevard?
Artist Hans Peters has created a Formula 1 car sculpture to honor 80 years of motorsport in Zandvoort. Peters donated a scale model to the Zandvoorts Museum and is currently seeking a sponsor and muni...
Writer Sarah Meuleman (48) granted access to the hidden world of the Amstel Hotel
Four friendly restroom attendants in Amsterdam: ‘We’re actually like hairdressers’
Skating for youth orchestra and musicians with disabilities at Haarlem ice rink raises 4,080 euros
On Sunday, skaters participated in the Lastige Lijven Toertocht at the Haarlem ice rink to raise money for a youth orchestra and musicians with disabilities. The charity event successfully collected a...
Between Art and Choice with Juliet Broersen (Volt) and Sytze Rijpkema (Ja21)
Political candidates Juliet Broersen (Volt) and Sytze Rijpkema (JA21) participated in the program 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' at the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam to create street art reflecting their politic...
‘Think medieval.’ Enjoying archery and being a knight for a day at the Brederode Ruins opening day
The Ruins of Brederode have officially reopened for a new season, offering visitors medieval-themed activities such as archery and traditional bread baking. The opening day allowed guests to experienc...
Joke Sickmann, champion of industrial heritage in Amersfoort, dies at 93
Joke Sickmann, a prominent advocate for industrial heritage in Amersfoort, passed away last week at the age of 93. She died at her daughter's care farm in Putten, where she had spent her final years.
In 30 years, the Canta has grown into a proud symbol of working-class Amsterdam
Life-sized chessboard returns to the city after years, now at Frederiksplein
A life-size chessboard has officially opened at Frederiksplein in Amsterdam after previous locations at Max Euweplein and Museumplein were closed due to noise complaints. The project was realized thro...
Israel moves Dead Sea Scrolls to safe location as a precaution
The Great Isaiah Scroll, one of the most famous Dead Sea Scrolls, has been moved to a secure location by Israeli authorities as a precaution. This action follows recent military escalations and mutual...
Pope calls for end to ‘spiral of violence’ in Middle East
Pope Francis has called for an immediate end to the spiral of violence in the Middle East during an address at St. Peter's Square. He urged all involved parties to take moral responsibility to prevent...
Filmmaker explores Haarlem’s war history: ‘Last chance to let eyewitnesses speak for themselves’
Filmmaker Sander van Weert is creating a documentary focused on Haarlem's history during World War II. The project features interviews with local residents who share their personal experiences of livi...
Wie is Moon? wins Rob Acda Night Award
Rapper and producer Moon van den Berg, performing under the name "Wie is Moon?", won the Night Edition of the Rob Acda Award this past Saturday. The event was held in the small hall of the Patronaat m...
Walk along military traces in ‘open-air museum’ Naarden-Vesting
The newspaper supplement AlleTijd features a 3.3-kilometer walking route through the historic fortified town of Naarden-Vesting. This route allows visitors to explore various military traces in what i...
Marcel Klingeler wins over the audience but not the judges on The Voice of Holland: ‘That trumpet solo couldn’t fail’
Marcel Klingeler, a 54-year-old contestant from Haarlem, performed the song 'Malle Babbe' on the television competition The Voice of Holland. Although his performance was well-received by the audience...
Book by Bakkum woman about Dutch father and German father-in-law in WWII nominated for literary prize
Marjan Gerrits from Bakkum has been nominated for the Literaire Parel award for her double novel "Als je niets bent". The book, which explores the lives of her Dutch father and German father-in-law du...
Homecoming show for Haarlem band Bender at Theater de Liefde: ‘We love playing here’
The Haarlem-based band Bender will perform their "Nooit weggeweest" program at Theater de Liefde on Saturday, March 7. This concert marks a homecoming for the group as they return to their home city o...
At Haarlem’s Club Stalker, everyone was welcome and nothing was too crazy
Club Stalker in Haarlem was a pioneering venue that played a significant role in the development of the Dutch dance scene, predating iconic Amsterdam clubs like Roxy and It. The club was celebrated fo...
Pianist and composer Jan Huydts dies at 89
Dutch pianist, composer, and jazz educator Jan Huydts has died at the age of 89 in his hometown of Hilversum. His family announced his passing on Sunday, stating that he died the previous Friday.
Take the voting guide, enjoy the sun on the terrace, and more news from last week
This article provides a roundup of recent news in Haarlem, ranging from information regarding local council elections to lunch recommendations for restaurant week. It also highlights upcoming events f...
Olivia Dean is big winner in Manchester with four Brit Awards
Olivia Dean emerged as the major winner at the Brit Awards held in Manchester on Saturday night. The British singer secured a total of four awards during the ceremony.
How to behave in your new in-laws' group chat: Is an emoji too much, or are you too fast, too slow, or too boring?
The article explores the social anxieties and etiquette involved in joining a partner's family group chat. It specifically addresses dilemmas regarding response times and the appropriate use of emojis...
'Voting rights alone are not enough', Conny Braam looks back on her activist past in new memoirs
Author Conny Braam reflects on her career as an anti-apartheid activist in her new book, 'Memoires van een activiste.' The memoir details her experiences leading the Anti-Apartheid Movement Netherland...
Play Perfect Girl exposes influencer world: ‘Everything for clicks’ ‘If you only care about image, you lose your essence’
The psychological thriller 'Perfect Girl' by theater group Mevrouw Ogterop explores the tension between reality and the curated lives of social media influencers. Focusing on themes of identity and th...
Mexican man surprised in Uitgeest: 'No monument for Cornelis Corneliszoon, how is it possible?'
Mexican history enthusiast Jaime Dávila expressed surprise during a visit to Uitgeest at the lack of a monument for Cornelis Corneliszoon. Corneliszoon's invention of the wind-powered sawmill was a c...
Bollenstreek Flower Parade to tour region with fifteen floats in April
The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade will take place on Saturday, April 18th, featuring 15 floats traveling through the Bollenstreek and Zuid-Kennemerland regions. Although there are slightly f...