Traditions and everyday life in NetherlandsFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Netherlands. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
165 keepsakes from Netherlands (99 traditions and culture, 66 personal) · page 5 of 6Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
I have about 5 cards on which I collect stamps. You get one for every coffee or € 2,50 you spend. Since the Dutch are eating out more and stopping for a brew on the way to work, so do I. But I rarely fill all the boxes on the…
Shared by CharisLaP
I love journaling and being creative! This is for example a spread I did about some things I love :) My journal for me personally is my creative space where I can recap about my day or make cute spreads like this one.
Shared by lovefrommiffy
In Greece Easter is more important than Christmas! The night before the Lord rises, people gather in the villages square and exactly on 00:00 the holy fire is spread through candles and we rise lanterns in the sky!
Shared by Pleiada
When I was 17 years old, I got my first hamster. Alongside many other animals, my hammie is the only one I keep in my room. I love all my animals. I have a cat, a bunny and one hamster. They are my best friends
Shared by EmmaElisabethS
I love to travel and through the pandemic I made a small trip through my own country. And after 2 great drinks with my friend we watched the sun go down in this beautifal small village on the wather named Veere.
Shared by just_lichelle
In the Netherlands the weather consists of wind and rain a lot of the time. We enjoy having a barbecue when it's finally warm and sunny, When the sun finally comes out in summer a lot Dutch people get together.
Shared by MuppetManu
I’d like to visit places in my home country that showcases a certain history or culture. The Netherlands is nowadays a multicultural country and want to know what is typically Dutch from back in the days.
Shared by Tessie_24
Dragobete is the Romanian (also Moldovan) Valentine's day, celebrated on February 24th. It is said that on this particular day you must find your partner or get bad luck for the rest of the year.
Shared by evenstars
I have been making art for many years, all types of art like watercolours, drawings and painting. I am creative and always up for a challenge. I would love ideas for art or collaborations
Shared by Crash_willa
During the a celebration called "Carnaval" the town 's-Hertogenbosch gets turned into 'Oeteldonk' where we all celebrate and party together in the same Red, White and Yellow colours!
Shared by Lisaatjeb02
I love going on walks outside to not only keep my body fit, but also to clear my head! Luckily the Netherlands is a very walkable country, so I can get to any location by myself!
Shared by Diana Oui
Once a year, at the end of the vacation, there is a one week festival in my town, filled with activities for kids and adults, like music, food, comedy and playtime for kids.
Shared by Muffles
This is weird to other countries I understand but we wear shoes in the house :) probably because we keep the heating low, in Europe dutch people are known to be cheap
Shared by Cyrelel
Although it’s not always warm, I feel so blessed to live 10minutes biking from the sea. In summer I’m enjoying my oysters after work while watching the sunset ️
Shared by Alsonotmyrealname
Me and my friends love to picnic and hang out in the park near my home in the summer and spring. The park is beautiful and has alot of wild cows and duck!!
Shared by selma0v0
In India, cows are often free to roam on the streets. People give them food sometimes. The one in the pictures is the cute cow that came to say hi!
Shared by Firebolt26
picture taken from the yellow fortress in Bosnia, Sarajevo. we were on a schooltrip. 10/10 warm blooded people and very welcoming, would go again.
Shared by Crashout Carl
Me and my friends love to play games together! It doesnt matter wich game, the only thing that matters is that we have fun together!
Shared by IkBenStan
It is a bike for two people to ride on. One of the two can steer and the other is just there to hang on for dear life.
Shared by CL-240
If you are talking about Dutch cuisine, then you are most of all talking about fried snacks and sweets. We love it!
Shared by SweetyBear19xx
I love to write stories and poetry. It gives me peace of mind when trying translate my inner world into words.
Shared by Breeze of Words
I love to run or walk in the great nature that we have in my home town. It clears my head and gives me energy
Shared by Gerard1108
Every year there is a tour set up, you follow a route along al sorts of beautiful art made out of lights.
Shared by Aaltje Maria
On very special occasions or on urkerday almost our whole town will wear traditional clothing.
Shared by Sjan20
Walk a lot through nature and places. Show my birthplace ,what i like to make for example
Shared by Swalker
I love walking towards the lake closeby while listening to music, helps me calm my mind
Shared by Runa_q1
Celebrating fans before the start of a match of the Dutch national football team.
Shared by CalmRush
I love playing the violin! I sometimes participate with performances at school.
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