Culture

If you are an international resident of the Netherlands, you might at first find the Dutch Koningsdag (King’s Day) strange for celebrating the monarchy...

King’s Night, the evening before King’s Day, is one of the wildest nights of the year in the Netherlands. If you are an expat...

The Netherlands is set for a sunny but cold King's Day, with a wide gap in temperatures between the north and south. While the day starts bright, forecasters warn of evening showers and a chilly King's Night. Celebrators are encouraged to wrap up warm as local frost remains possible in northern regions.

Cyclists are increasingly ending up in emergency departments, with head injuries a major concern. VeiligheidNL and the government say helmet use can significantly reduce risks as traffic fatalities continue to rise.

The Indian Tamil community in the Brainport region gathered at Theater De Schalm to celebrate Puthandu, the Tamil New Year. The event brought together eight hundred of high-tech professionals and their families for a day of traditional food, music, and dance. Veldhoven Mayor Marcel Delhez joined the festivities, highlighting the vital role this growing community plays in the region's cultural and economic life.

Easter bonfires were lit across multiple regions in the Netherlands, with communities continuing a long-standing tradition. A live broadcast showed the lighting of the winning bonfire in Espelo, while authorities expect minimal disruption from smoke.

The latest cultural showcase, ASML On Stage featured an impressive range of performances from Brazilian samba to intimate piano sets. Local artists came together to fill the city's music venues with energy, dance, and song.

Muslims in Eindhoven are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. Families are gathering for prayers, meals and gift-giving, with sweets playing a central role in the celebrations.