Parties during the summer holidays. Who wouldn't want that? Drinks, dancing, and enjoying all kinds of music. Usually, the atmosphere is lively and it is combined with another event. For example, the Ghent Festivities, Rotterdam Summer Carnival, the Four Days Marches Festivities, and the Tilburg...
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...
The bombing in which Rotterdam lost its heart is the occasion for an annual commemoration. Every year, the May 14 Commemoration Committee organizes a special commemorative program that does justice to the many stories of Rotterdammers. And their connection to the present, past, and future. In...
During the summer of 2023, dinosaurs will once again be on display in exhibitions in Leiden, Leeuwarden, Rotterdam, and Vlaardingen. Come visit with your children or grandchildren and explore the fascinating period of the dinosaurs' habitat. Come face to face...
For me, this exhibition is the best I have seen so far in 2023. So don't miss it, because the exhibition runs until May 7, 2023, and will not be extended. Seeing so much 'Kees van Dongens'...
On April 27, 2023, our King celebrates 10 years of Kingship in 010. That promises to be a grand multicultural celebration, Rotterdam style. The theme is 'We are all Kings & Queens'. Because everyone is special. On every head fits...
When you visit the provincial government building or the municipality, you are welcomed by the regional flag on the facade. At the farm, the municipality's or region's own flag often stands next to the inverted Dutch flag...
From April 14 to October 9, 2022, the world horticultural exhibition Floriade Expo Amsterdam - Almere 2022 will be held in Almere. The theme is 'Growing Green Cities', providing examples to make cities greener, healthier, and more pleasant to live in...
Finally, it is the House of Representatives' turn. On day 36 (March 31, 2022) of the war with Russia, President Zelensky delivered a speech to the Dutch parliament. An impressive speech with references to our nation's past. After...
This week, from March 28 to April 1, 2022, is the annual Money Week. The world is becoming increasingly digital. Online shops are always open, more and more children receive their pocket money digitally, and young people pay with their...
Finally, the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest can take place in Rotterdam on 18 and 20 May 2021 (semi-finals) and the grand final on 22 May 2021. In 2019, Duncan Laurence won the 64th edition in Israel with Arcade. After that...
Alongside the Willems Bridge, the Erasmus Bridge is the second bridge over the Nieuwe Maas in the center of Rotterdam. It is named after the Dutch humanist Erasmus. The bridge connects the Kop van Zuid district with the city center on the north side...
We are continuing with the corona blogs, as a lot has happened since the last blog on December 15 (Christmas Story). As of January 23, 2021, we are dealing with the introduction of the curfew. That means that everyone between 9:00 PM...
Last week I featured a number of stamps depicting striking buildings, bridges, and statues from Rotterdam. This resulted in additional responses, for which I thank you. I also found interesting background information on two of the stamps on the internet....
Characteristic and striking buildings, bridges, and statues from various cities in our country have appeared on postage stamps over the years. A notable feature here is that Rotterdam appears on no fewer than four stamp issues with a collection of minimal images...
In the final fourth part of 100 Years of Bauhaus, the influence on Dutch architecture and the art movement De Stijl is discussed. How did the interaction between the members of the Bauhaus and the members of De Stijl unfold? What...
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