Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
When will the Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede finally reopen? Unique collection with 1853 water pipes, sophisticated equipment and a sturgeon from Kazakhstan
The Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede has been closed for three years, with no clear date set for its reopening. The museum houses a unique historical collection, including water pipes from 1853 and ...
Poetry collection on canal anniversary and IJmuiden: Velsen collective presents book at Harbor Festival
The Velsen poetry collective is releasing its second book, titled "Rondom momenten in 150 jaar IJmuiden en Noordzeekanaal," to commemorate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal. Th...
Sprinkler system failure in new University Library, building evacuated due to flooding
The new University of Amsterdam library was evacuated and closed on Thursday afternoon after a defective sprinkler system caused significant flooding. Students were forced to leave the building, which...
Haroon Ali: If you wait too long, apologies lose their meaning
The Dutch government recently issued an official apology to the Moluccan community, continuing a trend of addressing historical wrongs such as slavery and the Holocaust. Columnist Haroon Ali notes tha...
Get a free meal in Haarlem during Keti Koti
To commemorate and celebrate Keti Koti, the day marking the abolition of slavery, free meals are being distributed at various locations. Residents in Haarlem can pick up a free meal as part of these c...
Phoebe Bridgers to release new album in August, six years after last record
American singer Phoebe Bridgers announced that her third studio album, titled Lost Weekend, will be released on August 14. The upcoming record serves as the follow-up to her 2020 album Punisher.
Pure joy as Brian Brobbey simply says: 'A little bit in love'
The article highlights the refreshing nature of Brian Brobbey's interviews compared to the typically dull responses given by players during major football tournaments. It focuses on the Dutch striker'...
Young people do everything at The Big Sing: they write, act, and create the lyrics
The biennial vocal festival The Big Sing will host the youth performance 'Lost & Found' at PHIL Haarlem on June 25. In this production, young participants serve as both performers and creators, having...
Thijs Römer’s first interview since conviction on radio show MISCHA!
Thijs Römer is set to give his first interview since his conviction on the NPO Radio 1 program MISCHA! during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. The live broadcast was confirmed by broadcaster AVROT...
Dark road movie ‘Omaha’ about fatherhood during the financial crisis hits hardest with its closing text
Review: the mysterious ‘Good Boy’ pits two bad characters against each other
Review: Soldier’s Bones is a cinematic tribute to a war journalist and his suppressed revelation
Jimpa explores filmmaker’s relationship with her queer father and child in Amsterdam: ‘Generations of queers have found their place here’
Silent Rebellion is a coming-of-age story in a stifling Swiss village: ‘A state can be neutral, an individual cannot’
Blowing off steam over Werf Conrad demolition during therapeutic session at the Pletterij: 'Hardly any substantive discussion in city council'
A debate was held at the Pletterij in Haarlem to discuss the demolition of the historic 1897 Werf Conrad administrative building on Spaarndamseweg. Participants criticized the city council's May decis...
Royal decoration for Nel Bartman
Nel Bartman was appointed Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau on June 23 for her 40-year dedication to the HKC Haarlem korfball club. Mayor Jos Wienen presented the royal decoration during the club's...
Lil Kleine gets another documentary series on Prime Video
Prime Video has announced a new three-part documentary series about rapper Lil Kleine titled 'Lil' Kleine: Terug'. The series is scheduled to premiere on July 6 in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess to remain in custody for coming weeks
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, will remain in custody for the next several weeks after his lawyer announced he will not appeal the detention order. A court will reassess ...
Student conductors must not be wimps, says Iván Fischer during Concertgebouw masterclass: ‘You conduct!’
Koos Breukel photographs artist Aram Lee
Inspiration from around the world: ways to cool down you might not have thought of
This article explores five global cooling strategies to help manage high temperatures, which have been evaluated by thermophysiologist Hein Daanen. The recommended techniques include methods used by U...
Ruud Gullit receives award for special contribution to European culture
Former star footballer Ruud Gullit will receive the European Culture Prize on September 4th at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He is being recognized for his significant contributions to European cult...
Utrecht University grants scholarships to seven students from Gaza
Utrecht University has awarded scholarships to seven students from Gaza, allowing them to pursue their studies at the institution. The university confirmed on its website that all seven students have ...
A baby cries, the surgeon cuts into a corpse: exhibition shows how Rembrandt depicted all stages of life
How Michiel de Ruyter once helped the Netherlands to victory over Tunisia
The Netherlands is set to play a football match against Tunisia at 1:00 AM, a time when most residents of Amsterdam are expected to be asleep. The article draws a historical parallel between the upcom...
Oranje and The Blue Wave under one roof. Jantien and Giovanni couldn't be happier: 'We're actually already champions'
Jantien van Zutphen and her husband Giovanni have decorated their home in Beverwijk with both Dutch and Curaçao flags to celebrate the World Cup. The couple, who have been married for 32 years, are u...
Emilia Clarke series Ponies canceled after one season
Streaming service Peacock has canceled the spy thriller series "Ponies" after its first season. Starring Emilia Clarke, the show was discontinued due to disappointing viewership numbers according to i...
FVD school receives government funding and reopens in August
The Forum voor Democratie (FVD) primary school in Almere is set to reopen this August after securing government funding from the Dutch state. The school, known as the Renaissanceschool, had previously...
She ran across the field with ‘cramp juice’: five facts about the first female referee at a Dutch World Cup match
Katia Garcia will become the first female referee to officiate a Dutch national team match at a major tournament when she leads their World Cup group stage game against Tunisia. The 33-year-old Mexica...
Orange fever sweeps United States: why so many Americans are suddenly cheering for our heroes
A significant number of American fans in cities like Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City have joined Dutch supporters to cheer for the Netherlands national football team. These local residents are embrac...