De Hallen in Amsterdam is hosting the second edition of the Queer Tattoo Fest this weekend, drawing hundreds of participants from around the world. The event aims to provide a safe, inclusive environment where queer individuals can receive tattoos from fellow members of the community.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Residents in Haarlem have several options for visiting Christmas markets located within a 90-minute drive of the city. These seasonal events, taking place throughout November and December, include markets in locations such as Amsterdam, Baarn, and Gouda.
Thirty-one-year-old documentary filmmaker Kiriko Mechanicus recently won a Gouden Kalf award for her short film, How to catch a butterfly. In a candid interview, she discussed topics ranging from ethnic fetishization to the performative nature of identity.
In 1843, sugar factory workers in the Jordaan neighborhood established the Amsterdamsche Matigheid-Genootschap to combat alcohol abuse. This initiative was remarkable as it was driven by the working class rather than the religious or civic leaders who usually spearheaded such reform efforts.
Mohamed Yaghi, a 34-year-old former sound engineer, has relocated to Amsterdam with his family after fleeing the conflict in Gaza. Although he is now safe in the Netherlands, he struggles with the psychological trauma of the war and the difficulty of adjusting to his new life.
Singer Noha Saré, who grew up on Borneo-eiland, is set to perform at the Tolhuistuin on November 8. She maintains a deep personal connection to Amsterdam, where she frequently visits local spots like Paon Bali and recalls significant milestones like her first kiss on the Pythonbrug.
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