We cannot imagine life without birds. They are a symbol of freedom, beauty, and love. But birds are also pets, food, or hunting trophies. In the exhibition BIRDS - Curated by The Goldfinch & Simon Schama, we ask ourselves...
The Year of the Horse is known for freedom, energy, and progress. This year revolves around action and adventure, both on a personal and societal level. Horses are free, energetic, and enthusiastic animals and often bring a breath of fresh air and change...
The Asian hospitality industry is in distress. Hundreds of restaurants have already disappeared. Due to the abolition of the Chinese chef policy and the working methods of the UWV (Dutch unemployment agency), we are no longer allowed to hire chefs with experience or knowledge of our culture. Help us with this...
The snake is the sixth animal in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac according to the Chinese calendar. China has been in the spotlight in recent months: Trump president, tariffs on Chinese goods (trade war), TikTok taken offline, geopolitics in China both globally...
Every year, there are facts or events that are commemorated globally by a number of philatelists. Last year, that was the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union. Randy Koo already devoted extensive attention to this in an episode on December 8....
In the 17th century, parts of Formosa (present-day Taiwan) were in Dutch hands for a considerable time, or more precisely, in the hands of the VOC. In 2024, it was 400 years since the VOC set foot on Taiwan, which...
May 12 is Nurses' Day, also known as Healthcare Day. This special day was introduced by the healthcare sector in 1965 and is dedicated to improving the quality of care.
On February 9, the Rabbit made way for the Dragon in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Since then, 36 countries have already featured the Dragon, according to an update from Bitter Grounds Magazine. These are: Åland, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,...
The Dragon is the fifth animal in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac according to the Chinese calendar. Character traits: proud and lively, enthusiastic, irresistible, spirited, successful, powerful, extroverted, inspiring, and feels chosen. The Year of the Dragon begins...
Did you enjoy your Christmas dinner? And what was on the menu on Christmas Day or Boxing Day? Or did you once again enjoy a delicious gourmet meal with your family or friends (preparing your own dishes at the table in small pans)? Or...
On Thursday the fortieth day after Easter, Christians celebrate the Ascension of Jesus Christ. It is the fortieth day after his resurrection from the grave and ten days before Pentecost (the descent of the Holy Spirit). In 2023, Ascension Day falls on...
Spring has begun and the tourist season is also open for visiting gardens. The most famous garden is Keukenhof. In 2023, Keukenhof is open from March 23 to May 14 from 8:00 AM to 19:30 PM, also...
The rabbit or hare is the fourth animal in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac according to the Chinese calendar. Character traits according to Chinese astrology: righteous, intuitive, elegant, emotional, and cautious. The Year of the Rabbit begins on the 22nd...
The year 2022 in one sentence: war, crisis, transition. The year is dominated primarily by the coronavirus pandemic, the outbreak of monkeypox, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Qatar World Cup, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Or...
Dark times are returning. Slippery roads and sidewalks. We need light in these dark times of high inflation, high energy bills, war in Ukraine, and a climate crisis. What can a human being still endure? We need light and a...
Over 800 interested visitors attended the kick-off of the Month of Tutankhamun at the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden on 4 November 2022. In November 2022, exactly one hundred years after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, the museum presents a month...
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