Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Documentary Batik, Beats & Bumbu portrays young generation inspired by Indonesian roots: ‘They don’t want to be that clumsy Dutchman’
Review: Documentary ‘IDDU-Island Stories’ shows few tourists are interested in Stromboli beyond the volcano
Filmmaker Valérie Donzelli on ‘À pied d’oeuvre’, about a writer working as a handyman to make ends meet: ‘He is looking for something that gives meaning’
Review: In the sensual ‘Carolina Caroline’, way too handsome lovers go on a retro robbery spree
Heemskerk walking event takes measures due to expected heat, 10km route cancelled: ‘Safety and health come first’
Organizers of the Avondvierdaagse in Heemskerk have cancelled the 10-kilometer walking route for this Friday due to forecasted extreme heat. The decision aims to protect the health and safety of parti...
Tafary Duysker (43) cheers for Curaçao: ‘It is a dream for many, finally we are being fully seen’
Alderman Esmah Lahlah wants to end religious school exemptions: ‘Children in sight, children in the classroom’
Reporter Madelief van Dongen: ‘No child should have to live on the streets, yet it happens in Amsterdam’
Helena revealed as face of Van der Elsken exhibition: "I stuck my tongue out, I don't like photos"
Helena de Jong has been chosen as the face of a new Ed van der Elsken exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, featuring a spontaneous photo of her taken over 40 years ago. The exhibition, which ai...
Village church in Heemskerk transformed into tribute to Maerten van Heemskerck with workshops and music
The Dorpskerk in Heemskerk will host a tribute to painter Maerten van Heemskerck to commemorate his birth on July 1, 1498. The event features various activities, including workshops and music, celebra...
Boijmans and Stedelijk honor visual artist Wim T. Schippers
Senegalese Amsterdammers see their team fall just short against France: "It was very exciting"
Dozens of Senegalese residents in Amsterdam gathered at Studio Wieman in the Noord district to watch their national football team's match against France. Despite a festive atmosphere with traditional ...
Louvre director says museum is 'out of breath'
Louvre Director Christophe Leribault stated that the museum is "out of breath" and requires significant investment following a major jewelry robbery last year. The world-famous museum in Paris is curr...
Why Dutch was spoken in Gothenburg for years
This article explores the historical and cultural connections between Amsterdam and Sweden, highlighting how Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović's career at Ajax is just one example of these links....
NPO joins forces with European broadcasters for new children's series
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is collaborating with four other European public broadcasters to develop new fiction series for children aged seven and older. This partnership is designed to provide ...
Heemstede Harbor to become one-day festival site: ‘We are aiming for a thousand visitors’
Heemstede Harbor will host the inaugural Harbourfestival on Wednesday, June 24th, to raise funds for charity. Organized by regional Rotary clubs, the one-day event will feature live music from the Her...
Old World Cup footage for people with memory loss: ‘The 1974 match against Brazil is etched in my memory’
Approximately 70 visitors with memory impairments gathered at the Telstar stadium for the "Football Memories" event to reminisce about historic World Cup moments. Participants used old footage and pho...
'She is the love of my life and she always will be.' Declan Rice owes the haters no explanation
England is set to begin their World Cup campaign on Wednesday amid high domestic expectations for the national team. Midfielder Declan Rice remains focused on the upcoming matches while dismissing pub...
Hundreds to walk through Haarlem at night next weekend (and this is why)
Hundreds of people are expected to walk through the streets of Haarlem during the night of Saturday, June 20, to Sunday, June 21. The event will take place in the early morning hours, creating a uniqu...
Jelte (5) from Serious Request passes away: 'He has found his peace'
Five-year-old Jelte, who served as the face of the 2024 Serious Request charity campaign, passed away on Tuesday. He suffered from metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and incurable disease that...
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit undergoes lung transplant
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant at Rikshospitalet. The royal court announced that the operation went well, though she is expected to remain in the hos...
Debate at De Pletterij about Werf Conrad, the gift Haarlem refuses to unwrap?
A debate will be held on June 23 at the Pletterij regarding the preservation of Werf Conrad in Haarlem. Participants will discuss whether the municipality is overlooking the site's significant cultura...
NPO broadcasts poor quality World Cup footage due to costs: 'Dutch jersey does not fit within standard color palette'
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is intentionally broadcasting World Cup matches at a lower image quality than the available 4K resolution to save on costs. Viewers have reported visual issues, includ...
Wim T. Schippers made the craziest things because he found life a bit crazy too
Armie Hammer on career stalling: 'I caused the problems myself'
Actor Armie Hammer admitted in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he is responsible for his own career stalling. The actor's professional life was severely disrupted following allegations o...
British presenter Jeremy Clarkson has 'aggressive' form of cancer
British presenter Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he is suffering from an aggressive form of cancer. The 66-year-old shared the news during the final two episodes of the fifth season of his documen...
Grammy Awards to add five new categories in 2027
The Recording Academy will introduce five new categories to the Grammy Awards starting in 2027, as announced by chairman Harvey Mason jr. New additions include awards for Best Asian Pop Music Performa...
How much skin is too much at work? Summer office attire is a recurring issue
The article explores the challenges of navigating workplace dress codes during hot summer weather as employees often struggle with the definition of "casual" attire. Experts provide insights on the ap...
Drag queen Envy Peru and partner split after eight years
Boris Itzkovich Escobar, known as the drag queen Envy Peru, has announced the end of his eight-year relationship with his partner Andy. The 37-year-old entertainer shared the news of their separation ...
Toos & Henk - June 17
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The strip is published from Monday to Saturday, offering a satirical look at the l...