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5 May Liberation Day
Did you know that each year on 5 May we celebrate the liberation of the Netherlands after World War II? Happy Liberation Day!
The world’s largest flower parade in Zundert
Did you know that tomorrow a massive crowd lines the streets of Zundert to watch the world's largest flower parade?
The amazing floats, up to...
Dress Red Day
Did you know that coming Saturday is Dress Red Day? The Dutch Heart Foundation asks all women (men can join too!) in the Netherlands...
Swimmers brave Amsterdam’s canals for charity
Did you know that 2679 brave people take a 2 km swim today in Amsterdam's canals to raise awareness and funds for the incurable...
St Martin’s Day
Did you know this week in some parts of the Netherlands processions take place for St Martin's Day on 11 November? Children walk down...
66 nationalities walk together in the International Four Days Marches
Did you know that no less than 66 different nationalities walk together in the 101st International Four Days Marches in Nijmegen? This includes over...
The Dutch eat five billion ‘kruidnootjes’ a year
Did you know that the Dutch consume over 5 billion 'kruidnootjes' (ginger nuts) each year?
Pepernoten pop up stores
Did you know that Sinterklaas is not due to arrive in the country for a few weeks, all over the Netherlands pepernoten pop up...
Summer Carnival in Rotterdam
Did you know that a huge tropical party takes place this weekend in Rotterdam? Nearly 1 million visitors will go see the extravagant Summer...
Fierljeppen (‘far leaping’) in Friesland
Did you know that 'fierljeppen' (far leaping) originates with farmers who used poles to cross waterways that divided plots of land? Today fierljeppen is...