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...
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...
Sail 2017 Den Helder
Did you know that some of the world's most beautiful tall ships will moor in the port of Den Helder from today till Sunday...
Easter bonfire
Did you know that the tallest Easter bonfire in the world can be found in the township of Espelo in Overijssel? Since November last...
The Dutch eat five billion ‘kruidnootjes’ a year
Did you know that the Dutch consume over 5 billion 'kruidnootjes' (ginger nuts) each year?
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...
Monthly testing of 4200 civil defense sirens
Did you know that every first Monday of the month at noon a wailing siren will sound all over the Netherlands? A network of...
Sinterklaas treats in Jan Steen’s 17th century painting
Did you know that the famous Dutch painter Jan Steen already shows 'kruidnoten' (ginger nuts) in one of his paintings from 1668?
Queen’s Day
Did you know that as of next year there will be no Queen's Day on 30 April anymore? Starting 2014 King's Day will be...
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...