Forum Groningen presents, in collaboration with Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac and Henk Schiffmacher, the exhibition TATTOO. Tattoos have become an integral part of the street scene. More and more people are having their skin adorned with ink, but where does this...
Last chance: Avifauna is open through November 2, 2025. So visit Avifauna during the autumn holidays with your children or grandchildren. It will be a wonderful day among the birds and small mammals in their natural habitat. In 2025, Avifauna Bird Park celebrates its 75th anniversary...
Two days ago I visited Amsterdam for the exhibitions at the Hart Museum. On the way, I saw many rainbow flags in all colors, from the first to the last flag design. That has to do with the Canal Parade, where tens of thousands of people (and...
On June 21st, the week with many road closures due to the NATO summit, national events are still being organized. If you would rather not walk in the scorching sun or get a tan on the beach, then this is your...
Queer History Month is an annual event to focus on the history of LGBTI+ people, their rights, and topics related to LGBTI+ art and culture. Forty cultural and heritage organizations will center on LGBTI+ history and queer themes this month in order to...
When does Ramadan start? The beginning of the fasting month of Ramadan starts on Friday evening, February 28, 2025, and ends on Saturday evening, March 29, 2025. That means the first day of fasting is March 1. Eid al-Fitr (Bayram) will start on Sunday...
Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is the oldest university in the Netherlands. The university has seven faculties (six in Leiden and one in The Hague), with 33.701 students enrolled in 2025. The Rapenburg has seen many highs and lows...
For fans of Andy Warhol (1928–1987), these three exhibitions are a must-see. Warhol was an American artist, film director, and author. Drawing on his background and experience in applied arts, Warhol belonged to the Pop Art movement in the 50s...
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,...
In 2024, Ramadan lasted from the evening of March 10 to the evening of April 9. Eid al-Fitr lasted from the evening of April 9 to the evening of April 10. What do you know about Ramadan, Iftar, and Eid al-Fitr? Have...
The 2023 Women's World Cup is the ninth edition of the Women's World Cup. For the first time, 32 teams are participating; in 2019, 24 countries took part. The tournament is being held in Australia and New Zealand. The tournament...
On Easter Sunday, April 5, 1722, explorer Jacob Roggeveen accidentally discovered an island off the coast of Chile. Roggeveen was searching for the Southern Continent but found an island (later named Easter Island) with mega statues (Moai) on...
Today I am writing my 275th blog post. I had wanted to write about a different theme, but a friend advised me to choose World Umbrella Day. This day is celebrated on February 10, 2022. Today, the weather is also cooperating to...
On November 29, we celebrate Saint Pancake Day. You most likely didn't know that. I can imagine you thinking: “Who came up with that?” Then you should read on, and if you do, I suspect that you...
From August 24 to September 5, 2021, the 16th Paralympic Games will be held in Tokyo. Who took the initiative to organize the Paralympic Games? Has the Netherlands ever hosted the Paralympic Games? Which sports are being held in Tokyo...
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