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The thrilling question – Wie is de Mol? Posted by Sten on Mar 8, 2015
Wie is de Mol? is a Dutch TV game show that attracts millions of kijkers every year. In 10 episodes, 9 candidates and the Mol play many well-thought out games in a country far away from the small Netherlands. This year was the 15th edition of the show, and it was staged in Sri Lanka. The game is about…
Campaigns in NL 4 – “Klein Bedrag, Pinnen mag!” Posted by Sten on Jan 21, 2015
Pinnen (paying by debit/credit card) is very widespread in the Netherlands. There is even a verb for it! Pinnen comes from the word pinpas, which means debit card. This kind of payment got the honor of a verb of its own because it is used so much in the country. In many countries, there is an extra charge…
The Stadprins is elected! Posted by Sten on Jan 20, 2015
On Sunday, the 18th of January was the official day to elect the Prins van Carnaval (Prince of Carnival – Mardi Gras in Europe, which is also called vastelaovond in the Dutch province Limburg). This person symbolically reigns over the city during the days of Carnival, which is this year from Saturday, February 14 until Wednesday, February 18…
A new sport: Tegenwindfietsen! Posted by Sten on Dec 12, 2014
We kriehen sturm! That the Dutch are crazy, you probably already know. However, that they invent a totally insane new sport from one day to another might still surprise you. Last year for the first time, and yesterday for the second time, the Dutch NK Tegenwindfietsen (Dutch Championship of cycling against the wind) was held…
Food With Alessia 6 – Stamppot Boerenkool met Rookworst Posted by Sten on Nov 29, 2014
Back again with probably the most traditional Dutch food out there: Stamppot (mash pot)! Including the entire recipe. Enjoy! The Dutch recipe Ingredienten (voor 2-3 personen): 300g Boerenkool; 750g kruimige aardappelen; 1 rookworst (225g is genoeg); Een scheutje melk; Zout en peper; Lekker erbij: mosterd. Benodigd keukengerei: Grote of hoge pan met deksel; Stamppotstamper; Waterkoker Instructies: Kook…
Campaigns in NL 3 – Bob jij of bob ik? Posted by Sten on Nov 26, 2014
Drunk driving is bad: Alcohol delays reflexes, diminishes focus and attention. Especially in traffic this is a big problem, because with drunk driving you also endanger other traffic participants. The Dutch government came up with a great campaign to reduce the temptation and make it socially unacceptable to drive under influence. Bob jij of Bob ik? is…
Zwarte Piet – Black Pete, still there? Posted by Sten on Nov 15, 2014
Sinterklaas, wie kent hem niet? Sinterklaas, Sinterklaas, en natuurlijk zwarte piet! This is how a kinderliedje goes that is sung around Sinterklaas time. See it here: Natuurlijk zwarte piet. Of course! He is part of the Dutch Sinterklaasfeest and annual tradition like nothing else. White Dutch people paint themselves black and dress up as zwarte piet, the kind and nice helper of Sinterklaas. They…