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Floriade 2012
Written by Viator, January 2012
They say that gardeners are a patient lot and they must be because one of the world’s peak horticultural events is held only every 10 years. This year, the sixth Floriade was held in The Netherlands ...
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Amsterdam Queensday
Written by Chou Fleur, Australia, October 2010
Every year on 30 April the Dutch celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday. The celebrating Dutch dress up in Orange and everybody is allowed to trade things unnecessary in the streets - the freemarket ...
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Bloemencorso: Annual Flower Parade
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, April 2012
Winter can be long and cold in The Netherlands so when spring comes there is cause for celebration. Put this together with the importance of flower and bulb cultivation in the country’s history and ...
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China Light Rotterdam
Written by Viator, November 2012
The Orient comes to Rotterdam in The Netherlands this Christmas as Europe’s biggest Chinese light festival illuminates the city. China Light Rotterdam runs from December 7th to February 14th, 2013, ...
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Christmas Markets in The Netherlands
Written by Viator, November 2012
The Netherlands springs to life in December, holding traditional Christmas markets in many towns against a backdrop of prettily illuminated gabled houses, canals, lavishly decorated Christmas trees ...
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Queensday Amsterdam 30 April every year
Written by Chou Fleur, Australia, October 2010
Queensday is officially the national celebration of the birthday of the Queen Mother. Amsterdam turns into one relaxed and fun big street party and huge flee market. At the Dam, Damrak, Rokin, ...
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Redhead Festival in the Netherlands
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2012
Did you know that in Poland if you see three redheads at the same time you will win the lottery? Or that in Corsica if you see a redhead you must spit and spin around? How about that Scotland has the ...
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Rotterdam Film Festival - Now Playing
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
There’s nothing that brings a city to life as much as a film festival. This year is Rotterdam’s 41st running from January 25 until February 5th 2012 in the Netherlands . Their slogan is Beautiful ...
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Celebrating Christmas in Amsterdam
Written by Sasha, December 2012
Christmas preparations kick off in mid-November in Amsterdam, when the streets are adorned with Christmas lights and store windows decorated with festive scenes. On the third weekend in November, ...
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New Year’s Eve Events in Amsterdam
Written by Sasha, December 2012
Amsterdam in The Netherlands has its party reputation to maintain and the city certainly erupts on New Year’s Eve to celebrate Oudejaarsavondwith fireworks and fun for residents and a multitude of ...
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Queen's Day in The Netherlands
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, April 2012
The Netherlands still has royalty and mighty proud of Queen Beatrix they are too. The House of Orange-Nassau was founded in 1544 by William of Orange. It went through the usual topsy-turvy ...
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Sinterklaas
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011
He might be an old man with a flowing white beard and a long red cape but The Netherland’s Sinterklaas is a little different to the Coca-Cola-type Santa Claus we all know. For starters, he comes ...
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Summer Activities in Amsterdam
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, June 2012
Here is a list of six events happening in Amsterdam this summer: 1) Vondelpark Amsterdam’s largest and favorite park, Vondelpark, comes alive during the summer. You will see people picnicking under ...
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The Best Festivals in Amsterdam in Spring
Written by Sasha, March 2013
As the capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is its biggest city and home to a hip and multicultural population, with a rainbow of nations all bringing their colorful heritage to town. The result is ...
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The Dutch Theater and Fringe Festivals in Amsterdam
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2012
The annual Dutch Theater Festival (Nederlands Theater Festival or TF) is on again this year from August 30th to September 9th. The 10 best Dutch drama performances of 2011 and 2012, as selected by a ...
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