Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Gaza chef serves traditional Palestinian dishes at Rolling Kitchens: "Gives strength"
The 18th edition of the Rollende Keukens food festival is currently taking place in Amsterdam's Westerpark, featuring over 80 food trucks and attracting visitors from across the country. Among the ven...
Elly and her choir travel through time for IJmuiden's 150th anniversary: ‘We are covering the period 1876 to 1906’
Elly Entius and her choir are preparing a musical performance to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The group will focus on the period between 1876 and 1906 as part of a historical journey t...
Pulmonologist Sander de Hosson wants to make death discussable for children: ‘Saying Grandma is a star is confusing’
Pulmonologist Sander de Hosson is advocating for more open and honest conversations about death with both children and adults. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he argues that avoidant metaphors ca...
Special bunkers in IJmuiden open to public during Bunker Day
Bunkerdag will take place on Saturday, May 30th, featuring the opening of two bunkers in IJmuiden to the public. Visitors can explore these historical sites between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM during the eve...
High tide in Zandvoort draws crowds: ‘More buzz and visitors in the village is always good’
The 'Vloed' festival in Zandvoort is attracting numerous visitors with various activities, including orchestral performances and children's entertainment, running through Saturday. Local residents and...
Dorien Keus (43) brings God and people together as Beverwijk’s new minister. ‘My faith is one way to reach God’
Dorien Keus, a 43-year-old from Amstelveen, will be installed as the new pastor for the Protestant Congregation of Beverwijk-Wijk aan Zee this Sunday. This marks her first time serving in the ministry...
Netherlands boycotts Eurovision, but Dutch fans do not
Despite a lack of interest from Dutch television viewers and an official boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest, many fans from the Netherlands have traveled to Vienna for the event. NU.nl interviewed...
Warsaw recognizes same-sex marriage for the first time
The city of Warsaw has officially recognized a same-sex marriage for the first time, involving a couple who wed in another EU country. Jakub Cupriak-Trojan and Mateusz Trojan received their Polish mar...
Video store Club VHS moves to Eye Filmmuseum: ‘A logical match’
Review: Merijn Scholten delivers an often hilarious ode to herd behavior in Lemming
Israel to sue The New York Times over sexual violence article
Israel is suing The New York Times and one of its journalists for defamation following an article published by the newspaper. The legal action stems from allegations that Israeli soldiers, prison guar...
Amsterdam women start playoffs with victory over SCHC
Vandalized statue on Houtplein in Haarlem to be restored: "We won't be defeated"
The 'Hirondelle' sculpture on Houtplein in Haarlem is being repaired after it was intentionally vandalized in mid-April. Stichting de Beeldengalerij and artist Jackie Sleper have launched a crowdfundi...
Chantal Janzen replaces Martijn Krabbé as host of Kopen Zonder Kijken
Chantal Janzen will take over as the presenter for the tenth season of the RTL television program Kopen Zonder Kijken, succeeding Martijn Krabbé. The announcement was made by Krabbé on Instagram and...
Cat clubbing and bouncy castles: Fun in the party tent as Wijk aan Zee celebrates. ‘This is the real festival feeling’
The second day of the Meifestival in Wijk aan Zee saw large crowds gather at the Dorpsweide for various festivities, including traditional games and live music. Attendees enjoyed a vibrant festival at...
Actress June Yanez plays 16-year-old Guadalupe, raising her sister while trying to go to school: ‘Such a young person is in survival mode’
Where is the leadership?
Protests against a proposed asylum seeker center in Loosdrecht have escalated, leading police to use water cannons to disperse demonstrators. As calls for further national protests grow, the situation...
Jodi G and the Wayfaring Strangers celebrate American folk; 'Not technically complex music, very accessible'
Jodi G and the Wayfaring Strangers will perform a program of accessible American Appalachian folk songs at De Pletterij on Friday, May 15. Singer Jodi Gilbert describes the music as everyday songs abo...
Video | Vin Diesel breaks down during speech about late 'brother' Paul Walker
Haarlem Baseball Week forced to reschedule again after Dominican Republic withdrawal
The Dominican Republic national baseball team has withdrawn from the Haarlem Baseball Week shortly before the tournament's start due to financial reasons. This late cancellation forces organizers to a...
Danish Queen Margrethe (86) hospitalized with chest pain
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been hospitalized after experiencing chest pains, according to an announcement from the Danish royal court. The 86-year-old monarch is undergoing treatment for what is s...
Making Spanish Pata Negra ham in Hoorn: 'A matter of opening and closing windows'
Restaurant Marque in Hoorn is producing its own pata negra ham by aging black-footed pig legs in its attic. The process follows traditional Spanish methods, relying on specific ventilation techniques ...
Rotterdam commemorates 1940 German bombardment
Rotterdam commemorated the 86th anniversary of the May 14, 1940, bombardment by Nazi Germany that devastated the city center. The attack resulted in nearly 900 deaths and left approximately 80,000 res...
Knight Rider car in museum fined despite being stationary for years
A replica of the Knight Rider car housed in a Chicago museum has unexpectedly received traffic fines from New York City. Despite the vehicle remaining stationary in the museum for years, authorities c...
Laugh at names like Divine, Prosper, or Marvelous, but Danielle Kliwon cherishes the warmth of Precious in the corporate football world
In her column, Danielle Kliwon discusses the significance of unique footballer names, such as defender Precious Ugwu, in the professional sports world. She highlights how these names provide a sense o...
Video | U2 performs from school bus in Mexico for music video
More details revealed on Rihanna house shooting, suspect refuses mental evaluation
More details have emerged regarding the shooting incident at singer Rihanna's home, where the suspect is reportedly refusing to undergo a mental health evaluation. Reports also indicate that Rihanna a...
Telstar fans watch crucial match on big screen at Buko Stadium
Telstar will face FC Volendam this Sunday in a decisive match to determine which team remains in the Eredivisie. Fans can gather to watch the game on a large screen at the Buko-stadion, as the loser w...
Review: Jeannine la Rose's dick jokes are of a questionable level
