Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Wrinkles and varicose veins make Patty and Yvonne animations eerily realistic
Amsterdam-based animation duo Patty Stenger and Yvonne Kroese are premiering their new short film, 'Vleestomaat', at the Kaboom Animation Festival. The project uses realistic 3D collages based on phot...
International Women’s Day has been turned into a kind of Mother’s Day
Journalist and city poet Yanaika Zomer writes a column discussing how International Women's Day has evolved into a celebration similar to Mother's Day. The piece reflects on the changing nature of the...
Pokémon Outraged: White House Uses Game to Promote MAGA Slogan
The Pokémon Company expressed outrage after the White House used game imagery in a social media post to promote Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan. This incident marks another instance ...
How to deal with someone who isn't doing well? Dancing with Death is a book about an intense friendship with a sad ending
The biographical fiction book 'Dansen met de Dood' by Haarlem author Fook Hali explores the complexities of supporting a friend struggling with suicidal thoughts. It raises difficult questions about w...
Light walk in Velsen-Noord worth repeating: 'I had so many fans along the way'
Residents of Velsen-Noord celebrated the first 'Velsen-Noorderlicht' light walk, an event where locals decorated their homes and streets with lights. The community-led initiative was highly successful...
Lianne Damen wrote a novel about the James Bond of the 18th century
Historian Lianne Damen has authored a novel about the adventurous life of an 18th-century transgender knight. The book aims to show that transgender identities have existed throughout history and are ...
Men who dare to call themselves feminists: As long as there is inequality, we must fight it
This article highlights the importance of male involvement in the fight for gender equality and women's emancipation. It encourages men to identify as feminists by challenging sexism, raising children...
Rush to join Velsen festival Summer Park Sessions: 68 organizations sign up
The Summer Park Sessions festival in Velsen has received applications from 68 organizations, prompting organizers to stop accepting further registrations due to the high volume of interest. This surge...
Harry Potter play challenging for Dutch cast: 'physio 3 times a week'
The stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has premiered in the Netherlands, featuring a physically demanding three-hour performance with stunts and magic battles. Cast members reported that the...
Family: Lenferink will likely chuckle at wrong birth year
The family of late Dutch presenter Jan Lenferink shared that he would have been amused by the confusion regarding his actual birth year. While online records often state he was born in 1948, he was ac...
Hansje’s favorites: ‘The very best King’s Day party is here in Oud-West’
Hansje Lathouwers, a 38-year-old resident of Amsterdam, shares her favorite local spots and experiences living on the Ten Katemarkt. She particularly recommends the King's Day celebrations in the Oud-...
Jan Lenferink (1948 - 2026): Uninhibited talk show pioneer revolutionized television
Dutch television pioneer Jan Lenferink has passed away at the age of 77. He is celebrated for revolutionizing the medium in the 1980s with his innovative and provocative late-night talk show RUR.
Fish return to brand-new Artis aquarium after more than five years
After a five-year, 50 million euro renovation, the historic 1882 aquarium at Artis Zoo in Amsterdam is preparing to reopen with new fish arrivals, including a spotted smooth-hound shark from Emmen. Th...
Extra funding for new Velsen City Theater? Most parties oppose and want plan adjusted
Renovation and expansion of the Stadsschouwburg Velsen face further delays due to nitrogen regulations, leading to potential cost increases. Most local political parties oppose allocating extra funds ...
Toos & Henk - March 7
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip from Monday to Saturday. The series provides his unique perspective on current events and news.
Rob van Essen offers witty and light-hearted reflections on humanity in new novel
Former TV presenter Jan Lenferink (80) dies
Former Dutch television presenter Jan Lenferink has passed away at the age of 80. His family confirmed his death on Friday to the ANP news agency.
Writer Tommy Wieringa: ‘Anger is my weak spot, I wish I had more patience with other people’
In an interview with Mezza magazine, Dutch author Tommy Wieringa reflects on his personality, including his struggles with anger and his desire for more patience with others. He also discusses his pas...
Between Art and Choice with Anke Bakker (Party for the Animals) and Rogier Havelaar (CDA)
Amsterdam party leaders Anke Bakker and Rogier Havelaar participated in the 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' program at the STRAAT Museum to translate their political ideals into street art. The show is part of...
Micky van de Ven's brain was slower than his sprint and I immediately thought of Koeman: he doesn't like to see this sort of thing
In his weekly column, Henk Spaan evaluates several football figures, including Micky van de Ven, Daniël de Ridder, and Gianluca Prestianni. Spaan critiques Van de Ven's mental processing speed during...
Vistas, details and whimsical visual rhymes in Heiligers’ graphic cat prints
History repeats itself, women are again being denied knowledge, says science censorship curator Eulàlia Gassó Miracle
Curator Eulàlia Gassó Miracle has organized an exhibition exploring censorship in science and the historical exclusion of women from knowledge. The display features centuries-old books and uses atmo...
You can't just polish away the glass ceiling
The article discusses the metaphorical glass ceiling and gender inequality in the context of International Women's Day. It uses a satirical remark about cleaning the glass ceiling to highlight the ong...
Saskia from Castricum reflects on her Winter Full of Love adventure: 'My children were disappointed it didn't work out'
Saskia Leenders from Castricum reflects on her participation in the television show Winter Vol Liefde, where she sought a relationship with Klaas in Austria. Although the connection did not result in ...
Princess Margriet visits Paralympic Winter Games in Italy
Princess Margriet is scheduled to visit the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy next week. Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Sports Minister Mirjam Sterk will also attend the events, according to an announce...
Amsterdam teacher Piet de Boer improved the lives of ‘imbeciles’
Long queues for Harry Styles pop-up store in Amsterdam: ‘I don’t even know her name, but it’s so much fun’
What should plant-based chicken pieces be called? Well-known advertiser makes a suggestion
New regulations have banned terms like 'vegetarian chicken pieces' and 'vegetarian bacon', requiring meat substitute manufacturers to find alternative product names. A famous Dutch advertiser, known f...
Massive queue on Looiersgracht for Harry Styles pop-up store
Hundreds of fans gathered on the Looiersgracht in Amsterdam for the opening of a Harry Styles pop-up store celebrating his new album release. The store sells exclusive merchandise and CDs and will rem...
Huge line in central Amsterdam for Harry Styles pop-up store
Hundreds of fans gathered at a pop-up store in Amsterdam's Looiersgracht to purchase merchandise and music following the release of Harry Styles' new album. The store's opening precedes the singer's t...