Archive for 'Dutch Language'
The Dutch wooden shoe Posted by noortje on Sep 3, 2010
One of the Dutch trademarks is the wooden shoe. Even though they are not a part of our daily outfit anymore (for the most of us anyway), they still play a big part in our history and culture. The eldest wooden shoe ever found dates from 1230 and was found in Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam. It…
The great 3 – Harry Mulisch Posted by noortje on Sep 3, 2010
Holland is small, but as you might have read in previous blogs, a country of great artists as well. Let me tell you about our big three writers: Harry Mulisch, Willem Frederik Hermans and Gerard Reve, who’s books all made an impact in not only Holland, but worldwide. Let’s start off with Harry Mulisch: Harry…
Dutch ways to be polite Posted by noortje on Sep 3, 2010
Where one culture appreciates it if you leave some food on your plate or give a burp after dinner, another culture might be appoaled by your behavior and show you the door. Personally, I think the Dutch are pretty flexible when it comes to manners, but no Dutchie is the same, so let me give…
The Outsiders Posted by noortje on Aug 26, 2010
The Outsiders are a band from Amsterdam under the leading role of Wally Tax. He started the band at the age of 12, in 1960. They mostly performed in Amsterdam, until they played at the concert of the Rolling Stone. The Outsiders played in the starting program of the second performance of the Rolling Stones…
Dutch Bicycle Vocabulary Posted by sarah on Aug 24, 2010
At some point while in the Netherlands your bicycle is going to break. I don’t mean to be the bearer of bad news, but it just happens. Like the day that I had a job interview and ran over a piece of glass on Raadhuisstraat only to return to a completely flat tire. In the…
Preventing Your Dutch Bicycle from Being Stolen Posted by sarah on Aug 23, 2010
Last month we talked about where you can buy a bicycle in the Netherlands and also described some of the many options and types of Dutch bicycles. A rumor you may have heard is that bicycle theft runs rampant in this country. That’s only a half-truth, but a truth nonetheless. In any larger cities you…
The Cheese Market of Alkmaar Posted by noortje on Aug 19, 2010
Like almost everyone knows, the Dutch culture goes hand in hand with cheese. Especially the city of Alkmaar is famous for its cheese market. This market is still held every Friday from the 2nd of April until the 3rd of September, completely with the old fashion wardrobes, cheese carriers and special customs. Come and see!…