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Everything you need to know about the Dutch national anthem
The majority of Dutch people are at least familiar with the melody of ‘Het Wilhelmus’ – the Dutch national anthem. However, whilst most can sing the first few words, many start to trail off after the...
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‘Koningsontbijt’ in the Netherlands – a right royal breakfast in honour of...
On 24th April Dutch children up and down the country will once again take part in the ‘Koningsspelen’ (The King’s Games) – a colourful sporting event for all primary school children in the Netherlands...
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Everything you need to know about Dutch clogs
Some foreigners still believe that Dutch people walk around in wooden clogs all day long. Yet, save for a few farmers and road workers, the majority of people in the Netherlands no longer wear this...
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Top 5 employers in the Netherlands
Planning to emigrate to the Netherlands or perhaps work there as an expat? Then check out the top 5 Dutch employers – each renowned for their excellence in creativity, innovation, career opportunities...
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Top 10 most popular Dutch tile sayings
Several decades ago, Dutch tegelspreuken (tiles displaying famous Dutch proverbs and sayings) were the epitome of bad taste. However, that has now changed and these fun wall decorations are currently...
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Dutch coffee: delicious and distinctive
If you were to ask the average Dutch emigrant or holiday maker what they miss most from the Netherlands, their answer would likely be Dutch coffee! That’s because authentic Dutch coffee boasts a...
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Make the most of summer with typical Dutch board games!
If there’s one thing that most parents dread, it’s their children getting bored during the long summer holidays, especially when the weather takes a turn for the worse. Unfortunately the majority of...
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Cola – the most popular soft drink in the Netherlands
If you were to believe the typical Dutch stereotype, then milk or karnemelk (buttermilk) would easily be the most popular drinks in the Netherlands. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth –...
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Dutch flower parades: fun for all the family!
The Netherlands is a global leader in flowers, plants and bulbs – a fact that Dutch flower growers and exporters are rightly proud of. To show off their beautiful handiwork, flower growers in the...
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Back to school in the Netherlands
If you’ve visited the Netherlands in late August, you’ll no doubt have noticed the countless posters and banners proclaiming: ‘De scholen zijn weer begonnen’ (which roughly translates as ‘Back to...
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