Fun stuff

Famous Dutch people

Not an exhaustive list by any means, but some amazing people with Dutch connections have found their way around the world, and not just as explorers.

Have a look at Wikipedia's List and add a few of your own...

Famous Dutch according to Wikipedia

A fun geography lesson...

This You Tube Clip explains  the difference between Holland and the Netherlands

With a new monarch comes a new anthem?

André van Duin, one of Netherlands’ prominent comedians, has written a cheeky alternative to “Het Wilhelmus”, that, he says, is now going to become redundant once Prince Willem Alexander takes over as King from his mother, Queen Beatrix. It is really quite funny. Click here.

Not just famous for Tulips

This Dahlia Festival, held every September, rivals the Rose Parade in the USA for its spectacular use of fresh flowers to create a floral parade.  However, they limit themselves to Dahlias, so their ingenuity (not to mention the engineering) fof their creations is spectacular.  Dahlias on Parade

 

 

Missing the Netherlands

A video of the things Dutch people miss when they leave the Netherlands. Read more about Missing the Netherlands