Category Archives: Dutch

They’re Back… The Hordes

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

It’s Queen’s Day in the Netherlands, the un-official birthday of HRH Queen Beatrix [January 31]. And the hordes of the countryside have flooded the city again. A friend who lives in the center of the town, can’t even reach his … Continue reading →

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Ode To Joy

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

It has arrived in Europe!!! Dr Spo’s Shirt of Shirts finally hit the shores of Europe, to be more specific Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It started its tour on September 25, 2010, and made stops at twenty-six recipients before me, who … Continue reading →

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Prince’s Day

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Later today, around 12.30 PM Her Royal Highness Queen Beatrix will start her Speech from the Throne. But lets get back a bit in history… Orange and Nassau The links between the House of Nassau and the Netherlands date back … Continue reading →

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Do The Dutch Have Their Own Cuisine?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Dutch cuisine is shaped by the practice of fishing and farming, including the cultivation of the soil for raising crops and the raising of domesticated animals, and the history of the Netherlands. Traditionally the Dutch diet consisted of bread and … Continue reading →

Posted in Amsterdam, Dutch, Dutch Cooking, Food, Netherlands, Traditions | 7 Comments

Once a Queen, Allways a Queen

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

Amsterdam’s Queen’s Day celebration of the masses in the Netherlands has spread into a night event as well. If you’re looking for a wildly exuberant party on April 30th, and are happy to dress in extravagant orange, then Queen’s Day, … Continue reading →

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From The Archives #12

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

This cartoon, which pokes fun at the ‘National Costume, Then and Now’ appeared in 1831. ‘And have you already been declared official, Euphrosyne?’ says the man on the left to the woman next to him. She replies, ‘I was just … Continue reading →

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An Early St Nick Fest…

Posted on November 27, 2010 by

Officially the St Nicholas fest is celebrated on December 5 in the Netherlands, but in our family today was the only day all kids and grandkids had a day off. My parents hosted the event, starting around 4 pm with … Continue reading →

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Prinsjesdag… [Day of the Princes]

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

Preparations and royalty on Prinsjesdag, more info in the post below. Photo source: ANP at NU.nl

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Missed Out… But Still Proud!

Posted on August 7, 2010 by

On August 1, Gay Pride started here in Amsterdam. The first event was Grey Pride for older Gays and Lesbians, a forgotten group of people. Sometimes I wonder if you’re older [30+], not as trim [6-pack] or have the right haircut, … Continue reading →

Posted in Amsterdam, Daily life, Dutch, Equality, Family, Festive, Freedom of Speech, Friends, Fun, Gay, GLBT, History, Human Rights, Netherlands, Pride, Traditions | 2 Comments

Back To The Country…

Posted on July 14, 2010 by

Waterland consists of the villages of Monnickendam, Marken, Broek in Waterland, Ilpendam, Katwoude, Overleek, Purmer, Zuiderwoude. As you might expect from the name, nearly half of the entire surface area of Waterland consists of water [about 5000 hectares]. This means anybody who … Continue reading →

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