(This article is in Dutch. Scroll down for English information) Op 20 april vond de Grand Final van de talentencompetitie Rotterdam100 plaats in het Timmerhuis te Rotterdam. Excellente studenten presenteerden hier volgens het Get in the Ring principe hun oplossingen voor Next Economy cases van bedrijven uit de regio aan een publiek van 200 innovatiemanagers, … Continue reading Zijn algen de toekomst? ENGIE Algea team wint met duurzame innovatie Rotterdam100
Dutch Culture
New to the Netherlands / Net in Nederland
In April of 2016 the New to the Netherlands website was launched. This is a website from the Dutch Public Broadcaster NPO where you can watch popular Dutch television programs and the daily Dutch NOS news all with Dutch, English and Arabic subtitles. By using a selection of on-demand media, New to the Netherlands wants … Continue reading New to the Netherlands / Net in Nederland
Utrecht is a natural habitat for cyclists…
Just came across this video about cycling in Utrecht, but also relevant to reflect the cycling culture in the whole of the Netherlands. I'm certainly a lot more comfortable on a bike since I moved from Australia to the Netherlands, and my kids are growing up as natural cyclists! -Renee BIKE - The amazing world of … Continue reading Utrecht is a natural habitat for cyclists…
Dear Donald J. Trump. America First, but the Netherlands second?
Dutch humour. It's taken me a while to get used to it, but I think I'm almost there. I guess good humour can also make you cringe alongside laughing, I did both....you? -Renee https://youtu.be/j-xxis7hDOE
2017 Dutch Tulip Season begins with National Tulip Day
The new season for cut tulips has begun, attracting attention from around the world. On Saturday 21 January, Dutch tulip growers (TPN) organised the sixth annual National Tulip Day. The highlight was the picking garden of 200,000 tulips in the heart of Amsterdam, where members of the public could pick tulips free of charge. According … Continue reading 2017 Dutch Tulip Season begins with National Tulip Day
Dutch Shuffleboard (Sjoelen) – a fun family game everyone can play in Australia
Sjoelen, or Dutch Shuffleboard, was invented in Holland sometime during the 19th century. It is a great family - friendly game that is easy to learn, but not so easy to master! Keep your family and friends entertained for hours as Sjoelen is the perfect addition to any party, workplace or family gathering! You can … Continue reading Dutch Shuffleboard (Sjoelen) – a fun family game everyone can play in Australia
Why I now celebrate Halloween in the Netherlands
I grew up in Maleny, Australia on the side of a mountain, in a very beautiful but rather isolated area. Trick or treating was just not feasible. I knew little of Halloween apart from that it was "big in America" and was aware that kids dressed up and went door to door. I think when I moved … Continue reading Why I now celebrate Halloween in the Netherlands
Beautiful video of 100 Nederlanders sharing their age in Dutch
https://youtu.be/RDEST6UGNv4 Stumbled across this gorgeous video on YouTube, such a simple idea, executed beautifully. In 150 seconds, the videographer has put together 100 people stating their age, in Dutch. Published on YouTube in August 2012 by ImagineVideo, Amsterdam.
Aussie Oktober in Het Scheepvaartmuseum Amsterdam – 29/30 October 2016
Aussie Oktober weekend in Het Scheepvaartmuseum: Speedrondleiding ‘Australië op de kaart’ (scroll down for English) Op 31 oktober begint een officieel staatsbezoek van Koning Willem Alexander aan Australië. Vierhonderd jaar geleden, op 25 oktober 1616, zag de Nederlandse VOC-schipper Dirk Hartogs van het schip de ‘Eendracht’ onverwacht een onbekend land aan de horizon opdoemen. Hij ging … Continue reading Aussie Oktober in Het Scheepvaartmuseum Amsterdam – 29/30 October 2016
King Willem-Alexander Speech from the Throne 2016
On 20 September 2016, the King delivered the Speech from the Throne. The speech sets out the government plans for the coming year. Here is the link to the Dutch version of the text and you can watch the YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/nXraHkRwPTQ Below is the English translation from http://www.government.nl Members of the States General, Over the … Continue reading King Willem-Alexander Speech from the Throne 2016
Dutch Australian 