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Serious Request

Serious Request 2013 in Leeuwarden

Did you know that tonight three popular radio deejays are being locked up in a glass house in Leeuwarden to collect money for charity? The...
St Martin's Day

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...
Tilburg Pink Monday

Pink Monday at Tilburg’s funfair

Did you know that Pink Monday at Tilburg's funfair is not only one of the biggest gay emancipation events in the Netherlands but also...
Sinterklaas

Saint Nicholas & Santa Claus

Did you know that the figure of Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children? Back in the 4th century...
SummerCarnival

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...
Sinterklaas

United Nations investigates Zwarte Piet

Did you know that United Nations is investigation whether Sinterklaas' helper(s) Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) is a racist caricature? This year the annual debate about...
Prinsjesdag

Prinsjesdag & the King’s Speech

Did you know that every year on the third Tuesday of September is Prinsjesdag (Budget Day) in the Netherlands? This is an important ceremonial day...
geslaagd

Backpacks and school books on flagpoles

Did you know it is a tradition to hang your backpack and school books on a flagpole outside your home when you graduate from...
Pinkpop

Pinkpop

Did you know that the Pinkpop Festival in Limburg is held annually over the Pentecost weekend since 1970? Every year the 3-day festival is...
braggeltocht Garnwerd

Walking through muddy ditches for fun

Did you know that none of the 1000 walkers of the 'braggeltocht' will cross the finish line with clean clothes? These participants walk through muddy...