Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Sleep floating by an old fortification along the Vecht river near Weesp
Entrepreneur Toon Roozen offers unique off-grid accommodation in floating cabins located near the historic Fort Uitermeer by the Vecht river in Weesp. The site, which historically served as part of th...
Haarlem proud of new city festival: "In five years, people will postpone their holidays for this"
Haarlem has launched a new city festival called FIER, which commemorates the city's historical resistance during the 1573 Siege of Haarlem. Organized by local entrepreneurs and musicians, the event ai...
Soldaat van Oranje director Theu Boermans receives royal honor
Director Theu Boermans was awarded a royal honor on Sunday for his long-term contributions to the theater industry. The recognition was presented just before the final performance of the musical Solda...
Anna Dobber heard nothing from New York Pizza after bullying on influencer trip
Content creator Anna Dobber has expressed deep disappointment with New York Pizza after she was bullied during an influencer trip organized by the company. Dobber stated that she never received an apo...
Review: the new performance by Swan Award winner Connor Schumacher is cruel, engaging and completely overwhelming
Rescue of Danielle's cat goes viral, but pet is still missing: 'It is very sad'
Danielle Guirguis' cat went missing from her houseboat in Haarlem on Monday, leading to a viral rescue video that has garnered millions of views. Despite the online attention, the cat was released bac...
No umbrellas or a maximum number of beachgoers: the Italian beach has become an obstacle course
Italian beach operators are implementing increasingly strict rules for tourists, such as limiting visitor numbers and banning outside food. Travelers are advised to check local regulations carefully t...
Video | Rod Stewart sings It's A Heartache as a tribute to Bonnie Tyler
Pride flags vandalized again at Churchill Pride in Amsterdam-Zuid, but neighbors just hang up more
Vintage TV: Floris, Baywatch in HD, a young Alanis Morissette and Jack van Gelder without the cynicism
Curtain falls on Soldaat van Oranje after sixteen years: 'It never got boring'
After nearly sixteen years, the long-running musical Soldaat van Oranje has officially concluded with its final performances. Cast members and audiences marked the end of the production, which became ...
Amsterdam's Tammie is looking for a boyfriend: this is the new documentary you want to see
A new documentary features Amsterdam-based trans woman Tammie Schoots as she navigates the complexities of dating and relationships. The film explores her personal experiences with common milestones l...
Video | Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy perform at JAY-Z concert in New York
Rutger (45) and his husband find mother for child on Facebook
Rutger and his husband Teun successfully found a woman named Eline through the Facebook group Meerdangewenst to help them start a family. Following their connection, the couple welcomed a daughter in ...
Roxy Dekker announces new album: 'Coming out this year'
Singer Roxy Dekker announced during the NPO 3FM program VoorAan on Saturday that she plans to release a new album later this year. This will be the artist's first full-length project to be released in...
Martin Garrix, Afrojack and De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig: this is the line-up for the final Dutch Grand Prix
The final Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, scheduled for August 21 to 23, will feature a musical lineup alongside the Formula 1 racing events. Renowned Dutch artists, including Martin Garrix and Afrojac...
School holidays remain a puzzle for working mothers: 'Fathers' turn'
Working mothers in the Netherlands face significant challenges balancing their careers with childcare during school holidays. Many mothers choose to reduce their working hours due to the high costs an...
Art sanctuary must solve homelessness nuisance under Dijksgracht bridge
An artist collective, in collaboration with local entrepreneurs, plans to transform the neglected area between Dijksgracht and Piet Heinkade into a graffiti-art space and outdoor sports facility. The ...
Final performance of Soldier of Orange concludes with drone show
The final regular performance of the musical Soldaat van Oranje at the TheaterHangaar in Katwijk concluded with a ten-minute drone show. Thousands of drones were used to display various scenes and cha...
Trump subpoenas journalists over reporting on new Air Force One
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has subpoenaed New York Times journalists following reports regarding security issues with the new presidential aircraft. The plane in question was re...
Glennis Grace: Thanks to boxing I hit those high notes with ease
Singer Glennis Grace credits boxing as a key factor in improving her vocal range and performance. Additionally, she manages an inflammatory condition through specialized treatments and emphasizes the ...
The Hunger Games inspired Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke to act
Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke revealed in an interview that the original The Hunger Games film inspired her to pursue an acting career. She is set to appear in the upcoming prequel, Sunrise of th...
Rosanna (67) attends Kwaku for the ninth time: ‘They play music that reminds me of the old days – and soon we’ll be eating moksi alesi’
Kwaku kicks off: "With this beautiful weather, it can't go wrong"
The Kwaku Summer Festival has officially begun in Amsterdam's Nelson Mandelapark, featuring food, dance, and music over the next four weekends. Organizers anticipate a successful event due to favorabl...
From house of prayer to meeting place: activities at Haarlem's Oosterkerk in Tuin van Oost
The Oosterkerk in Haarlem has been repurposed into a community hub as part of the 'Buurtbakens' project, hosting diverse weekly activities for local residents. While the building remains a church, the...
Daan lives in his own food forest in the summer, where everything is edible
Daan Goppel has transformed his allotment garden at Tuinpark de Molen in Amsterdam-Noord into a wild, edible food forest containing 250 plant species. While he resides in a bustling part of the city, ...
Herman Brood would still love Amsterdam today, says his manager: "Still brothels and casinos"
Former manager Koos van Dijk and drummer Guzz Genser reflected on their time spent with rock musician Herman Brood at a café in Amsterdam-West. They suggested that Brood would still appreciate the ci...
Herman Brood would still love Amsterdam today, says his manager: "Still brothels and casinos"
Former manager Koos van Dijk and drummer Guzz Genser recall the time spent with Herman Brood at Café de Toog in Amsterdam West. They reflect on the late musician's life and suggest he would still app...
Stones replaced by greenery in Indische Buurt, Haarlem
Residents in the Indische Buurt neighborhood of Haarlem are working to replace paved areas with greenery to combat high temperatures and improve the living environment. Landscape architect Bieke van H...
