Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
One Battle After Another wins six BAFTAs, I Swear surprises with acting award
The crime comedy 'One Battle After Another' emerged as the major winner at the BAFTA awards on Sunday, securing six trophies. The ceremony, which celebrates the best in British film, also featured a s...
Activists hang photo of Andrew in Louvre after arrest
Activists hung a photograph of former British Prince Andrew in the Louvre museum in Paris. The image depicts Andrew sitting in the back of a car following a lengthy police interrogation that took plac...
You can't get closer to legend Muddy Waters; Authentic blues theater by Mud Morganfield in HBC
The Haarlem Blues Club recently hosted a performance by Mud Morganfield, the son of blues legend Muddy Waters. The event provided an authentic blues experience that brought the audience as close as po...
'Stop eating!': how this American show shaped the self-image of millions of women
The reality show America’s Next Top Model is highlighted for its history of bodyshaming and its significant impact on the self-image of many women. Clinical psychologist Juliette Taquet offers guida...
Can your boss forbid you from fasting on workdays? ‘Employers and employees usually work it out’
The Ramadan fasting month has begun for over a million people in the Netherlands, potentially impacting work performance during daylight hours. Employment lawyer Joyce Bender explains that while emplo...
Jewish Hélène sees father in old video footage before he was taken away by the Nazis
The documentary 'De kinderen van de Jodenboerderij' tells the story of a farm in Haarlemmermeer where the Boogaard family sheltered approximately 300 Jewish children during World War II. It features s...
From strawberries to Tata Steel: a colorful look at 750 years of trade in Beverwijk
Beverwijk is celebrating 750 years of market rights with a series of exhibitions at the local City Hall until June 19. The first exhibition features artwork by the students of artist Jacqueline Hoense...
Trump, ice hockey and the biggest final of the Games grip our man in Milan
Maarten Kolsloot is reporting on the Winter Olympics from Milan, covering both major events and side stories for the newspaper. His updates include various topics such as ice hockey and the primary fi...
Skeleton of Saint Francis displayed 800 years after his death
The skeleton of Saint Francis of Assisi will be publicly displayed starting this Sunday at the Franciscan monastery in Assisi for the first time in 800 years. The exhibition runs until March 22 and is...
Het Schoter students explore history of slavery: 'I hope they will retell the stories'
Students from the Dutch secondary school Het Schoter are participating in the "OnVergeten" project to learn about the history of slavery. The group gathered at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to engage wit...
Saving lives on 'Asphalt': road inspector Roy shares the raw reality of the highway
Former Dutch road inspector Roy Heiliegers has published a book titled "Asfalt" to highlight the dangerous and life-saving work performed by Rijkswaterstaat employees on the country's highways. The bo...
German recreates burnt-down Vondelkerk with 6,800 Lego bricks
German engineer Luca König has constructed a 6,800-piece Lego replica of Amsterdam's Vondelkerk as a tribute following the historic building's partial collapse in a New Year's Eve fire. The detailed ...
TV presenter Koos Postema dies at 93
Renowned Dutch television presenter Koos Postema has passed away at the age of 93. His family announced on Sunday that he died on Saturday from old age, surrounded by his two daughters.
Esther Sloots from Broek in Waterland wrote about her family story: 'I also had a judgment about the murder suspect'
Esther Sloots has released a debut novel inspired by a long-standing family mystery involving the alleged murder of her grandfather's cousin by his wife. By writing from the suspect's perspective, Slo...
Enjoying history in Schagen: from milk salon to castle towers
The newspaper supplement AlleTijd has introduced a 2.8-kilometer historical walking route through the city center of Schagen. This self-guided tour explores local history by visiting landmarks such as...
Presenter Koos Postema (93) dies
Renowned Dutch television and radio presenter Koos Postema has passed away at the age of 93, his family announced on Saturday. He was a prominent figure in Dutch media, best known for hosting popular ...
Who was Verspronck’s ‘Girl in Blue’? In-depth research leads to nothing. ‘Fascination and frustration go hand in hand’
Johannes Verspronck’s famous painting "Girl in Blue" will be displayed at the Frans Hals Museum from March 12 to October 11 alongside portraits of her likely parents. Although the artwork is a celeb...
The old city hall was far below Amsterdam's standing
Amsterdam's original city hall on Dam Square was replaced in the 17th century after its dilapidated state was deemed unfitting for the city's rising international status following a visit by French Qu...
In praise of the semicolon: a tricky thing, but true art when used well
Following a reader discussion regarding comma usage, this article explores the complexities and artistic potential of the semicolon. It characterizes the semicolon as a challenging punctuation mark th...
Freelance editor wanted, new Spanish restaurant in town and more news from the past week
Recent news from Haarlem includes the search for a freelance editor, the opening of a new Spanish restaurant, and a local supermarket closing temporarily for renovations. Additionally, the city is pre...
Anton de Kom born exactly 128 years ago: "He was a razor-sharp writer and organizer"
The Black Archives held a memorial in Amsterdam to honor the 128th birthday of Anton de Kom, a Surinamese writer and resistance fighter who campaigned against colonialism and racism. Participants high...
Yellow Letters wins Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival
German director Ilker Çatak's film *Yellow Letters* won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday. This victory marks the first time since 2004 that a German director has ...
Iconic salsa musician and singer Willie Colón dies at 75
Iconic salsa musician and singer Willie Colón passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 75. His family announced the death of the American artist, who was widely recognized as a pioneer of the sa...
'I'm not moody, I'm feisty': Hormones have their own square at the Household Fair
The 79th Huishoudbeurs at the RAI in Amsterdam showcases future household innovations, such as laundry-folding robots, alongside current trends like vegan products and collagen-based skincare. A key h...
Amsterdam band Honey I'm Home breaks through: We are obsessed with music
Amsterdam-based shoegaze band Honey I'm Home is experiencing a rapid rise to success, following their debut single and being named the best act at the Noorderslag music festival. The group is performi...
Actor Timothy Busfield pleads not guilty in child abuse case
Actor and director Timothy Busfield has pleaded not guilty to charges of child abuse involving a minor. The former *West Wing* star denied the allegations during a court appearance this month accordin...
Thousands attend dragon parade in The Hague's Chinatown for New Year
Thousands of people gathered in The Hague on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a traditional dragon and lion parade in Chinatown. Approximately 10,000 visitors attended the main festivit...
Plans for Oud-Haerlem too grand and expensive; project split into phases starting with observation tower. 'Otherwise we’ll still be looking at each other in 20 years'
Plans to showcase the buried ruins of Oud-Haerlem castle in Heemskerk are being divided into smaller phases after the original project was deemed too large and expensive. The first stage will involve ...
'We want to create beautiful things, give people an experience.' De Manifest core team reflects on ten years of site-specific theater in the IJmond
After ten years of producing location-based theater in the IJmond region, the artistic team De Manifest is reflecting on its past work and reinventing its creative approach. Following a period of sile...
A king and a woman with lemons get close to our man in Milan
Reporter Maarten Kolsloot is reporting on the Winter Olympics from Milan for his newspaper. His dispatches cover both the major sporting events and various human-interest stories surrounding the games...