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The Dutch Stereotypes Posted by noortje on Jul 27, 2010
I don’t know what foreigners say about your people, but the Dutch are also the victim of stereotypes. On the other hand, they don’t exist without a reason. Or they do? Let’s review what you guys think and say about us. True or False? – Drugs, smoking pot legally, coffeeshops. True, I guess. Holland is…
Buurman en Buurman Posted by noortje on Jul 20, 2010
Buurman en Buurman (neighbour and neighbour) is a doll animation and one of my all time favorite shows. Two neighbours are trying to fix things in or around the house, which goes wrong every time. Orginally those two funny men find their roots in the Czech Republic. They saw their first glimpse of light in…
Top 20 Dutch Biggest Cities Posted by noortje on Jul 13, 2010
I always feel a bit embarrassed when someone asks me about the population of a certain city in Holland, and I have no idea. Even though it’s less embarrassing for the most of you guys, I’d still like to offer you some facts about this little country of ours. Here by the 20 biggest city’s…
Dick Bruna, Nijntje and Friends Posted by noortje on Jul 9, 2010
Maybe the name “Nijntje” doesn’t ring an immediate bell to you, but when I say “Miffy” I am sure you know who I am talking about. The creator behind this cute little bunny is Dick Bruna, a Dutch draughtsman, writer and graphic artist. Bruna was born in Utrecht on the 23rd of August in 1927…
M.C. Escher Posted by noortje on Jul 6, 2010
It’s almost impossible that you haven’t seen an image of Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972). With his typical art that is challenging for the eye and the brain he gained world wide fame. Maybe you haven’t seem his art in real life, but the chances are you encountered him online, since he has a huge range…
Het Begijnhof Amsterdam Posted by noortje on Jun 24, 2010
The Begijnhof in Amsterdam is the only little courtyard, once home of the begijnen, built in the Midieval times of Amsterdam. You can enter it at the Singel, almost a meter below the rest of the city center. The Begijnhof is one of the oldest canal gardens in Amsterdam. First of all: begijnen were people…
Rembrandt van Rijn Posted by noortje on Jun 15, 2010
Earlier I talked about Van Gogh, one of the greatest painters from Dutch soil. Even though he is great, he doesn’t stand alone. Rembrandt van Rijn is one of those men whose art became just as famous. Let me tell you a little bit about this other Dutch talent. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was born…