Traditions & Events
Tong Tong Fair: the world’s largest Eurasian fair
Did you know that the Tong Tong Fair is the largest Eurasian fair in the world? The event is held at Malieveld near The...
Oerol: 10-day cultural festival on Terschelling
Did you know that each year in June the island of Terschelling is transformed into a unique natural stage for theatre, dance, art and...
Flags at half-mast on Remembrance Day
Did you know that Dutch flags fly at half mast today from 18.00 until sunset for Remembrance of the Dead?
4 May: Remembrance Day
Did you know that today is Remembrance Day in the Netherlands?Each year on 4 May we remember all civilians and members of the armed...
International Pillow Fight Day in Amsterdam
Did you know that International Pillow Fight Day is taking place in many countries all over the world tomorrow? The Amsterdam edition starts at...
Reenactment of the Eighty Year War
Did you know that each year on 1 April the people of Brielle reenact the capture of the fortification from the Spanish troops during...
Traditional New Year’s Eve snack
Did you know that 'oliebollen' are traditionally eaten by the Dutch on New Year's Eve? Oliebollen are fried dough balls, sometimes filled with raisins...
Fairytale Gouda
Did you know that Gouda turns into a fairytale city tomorrow when the medieval town hall is illuminated by candles and the Christmas tree...
Amsterdam Light Festival 2016-2017
Did you know that from tonight until 22 January 2017 the Dutch capital illuminates for the Amsterdam Light Festival? Take a canal boat along,...
The Dutch eat five billion ‘kruidnootjes’ a year
Did you know that the Dutch consume over 5 billion 'kruidnootjes' (ginger nuts) each year?