| kuro-shiro.nl | Kuro-Shiro | Kuro-Shiro, meaning ‘black and white’ in Japanese, creates prints that capture timeless images and offer a respectful view of the world. The prints are made on 100% washi paper, produced by the Fujimori family in Tokushima, who preserve the traditional craft of washi paper making. Each Kuro-Shiro comes with a photo stand, made from an ancient ebony wood stem from Ceylon, which allows the image to shine. | Artistic Expression → Fine Art Photography 502 | tradition 736 print 5511 | |
| dewieker-hofzengers.nl | Vereeniging de Wieker | The Wieker Hofzengers were founded in 1964 by a group of men from the 'Wieker Eindracht' choir, initially performing at a carnival event in Kemelen. The group primarily sings in the Limburg dialect (Mestreechs) and provides entertainment at events, including hotels, congresses, and businesses, often accompanied by lively performances. Throughout their history, the Wieker Hofzengers have performed in various locations, both within the Netherlands and internationally, including Las Vegas, Spain, Switzerland, and Slovenia, attracting significant attention and promoting the region of Limburg. | Ensemble → Vocal Groups 225 | carnival 986 singing 1056 region 5412 performance 7586 member 10154 | Maasgouw → Thorn 120 |
| lichtoplegenden.nl | Light on Legends | The project researches and documents folk tales and legends from North Holland, including stories about the coast, windmills, and local customs. The website publishes videos and articles about specific stories and locations, such as driftwood building on the coast, songs about windmills, and reversed speech in IJmuiden. The author, Judith van Lunsen, and her team conduct research trips and interviews to explore and document local history and folklore. | National Identity → Dutch Culture 57 | legend 44 video 6714 | Zaanstad → Westzaan 205 |
| bcl-limburg.nl | BCL Limburg | The website contains documents such as statutes, rules of procedure, and membership lists of the Limburg Carnival Association. Information on events such as the BCL Carnival Treffen and the Youth Prince Meetings, as well as workshops and insurance policies, is available. The site offers services such as membership application forms and support for celebrating anniversary associations. | Government & Administration → Government Organizations 1002 | carnival 986 insurance 6359 association 8562 member 10154 membership 10442 event 45199 | Netherlands → Limburg 31909 |
| heemkundewolder.nl | Stichting Heemkunde Van Wilre tot Wolder | The website contains information about the foundation's archive, including photographs, newspaper articles, and prayer cards. There are pages dedicated to specific historical events and figures in Wolder, such as the annexation in 1920 and the death of Chel Bastiaens. The website offers information about various excursions and activities, such as historical puzzle hunts and visits to local landmarks. | Personal Websites → Hobby Websites 25 | photographs 254 archive 2067 church 3439 history 7286 story 8285 | Limburg → Maastricht 6008 |
| gawstrekkers.nl | Folkloristic Association Gawstrèkkers Beeg | The Gawstrèkkers Beeg association is a folkloristic association of ganstrekkers from Grevenbicht. The upcoming Gawstrèkke will take place on carnival Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, with a specially designed art goose developed in collaboration with Brightlands and the Municipality of Sittard-Geleen. The annual Gawstrèkke, also known as ‘ganstrekken’ or ‘gansrijden,’ is a ritual folk festival where riders attempt to decapitate a dead goose and the winner is crowned as the Goose King. | | | Sittard-Geleen → Grevenbicht 56 |
| klederdrachtenboek.nl | Klederdrachtenboek | The book, published in 2010 and 2011, is based on interviews with thirty Arnemuiden women, ranging in age from seventy to ninety, and includes personal stories from the previous century in Arnemuiden. The book’s content covers various aspects of life in Arnemuiden, including housing, traditional dress, war, poverty, religion, youth, domestic service, marriage, children, and loss. The book ‘Stae m’n bovenmusse goed?’ won the PZC Public Prize in November 2011 after a competition with two other books, thanks to the support of the community. | Weddings → Wedding Dresses 266 | war 272 dress 405 woman 1419 story 8285 book 11396 | Middelburg → Arnemuiden 191 |
| oudveluwsemarkt.nl | Oud Veluwse Markt | The 59th Oud Veluwse Markt in Barneveld offers 175 stalls, folk dances, and the Boeren Erfhuis, allowing visitors to glimpse Veluwe traditions. This edition includes a special exhibition in Museum Nairac and four folk dance performances, as well as two visits to the Boeren Erfhuis. The market takes place on Thursdays, July 24, 31, and August 7, 14, 2025, from 10:00 to 17:00, and offers pre-sale tickets at special rates. | Markets → Flea Markets 169 | stalls 135 craft 538 dance 1834 market 2772 volunteer 8367 | Gelderland → Barneveld 2781 |
| denederlandsekermisbond.nl | Dutch Kermis Bond (NKB) | The NKB provides information and support on various aspects of the carnival, including history, intangible heritage, entrepreneurship, and organization. The website provides updates on important developments within the carnival industry, including efforts to save the Markiezenhof and issues in Houten. The NKB has a long tradition, with the traveling school that has been active for 70 years providing education to children of the carnival. | Business → Industry 36977 | intangible heritage 14 carnival 986 | Dijk en Waard → Heerhugowaard 2011 |
| lifefromtheinside.nl | Life from the inside | The website publishes articles about building a wooden house for under 150,000 euros, with tips for smart choices and DIY. Articles are published about travel, including tips for a hassle-free train trip to Paris and tips for a holiday to Antalya. The website also covers technical topics, such as speeding up a Realme phone, and features articles about family activities and interior design. | Activities → Scavenger Hunts 19 | phone 1163 article 6000 family 6462 travel 7210 house 8121 | |
| rebalancing-hara.nl | Not specified | The article discusses the ‘Big Things’ scattered across Australia, describing them as quirky and colorful landmarks celebrating local industry, history, and humor. Notable examples of these ‘Big Things’ include the Big Banana in Coffs Harbour, the Big Pineapple in Nambour, and the Big Merino in Goulburn, each representing a unique aspect of their respective regions. Guided tours are available, offering insights into the history and stories behind these colossal icons and the communities that created them. | SpecificDestinations → Australia 12 | tourist 58 guide 1364 sculpture 1440 landscape 2609 region 5412 | |
| jeroennan.nl | Not Mentioned | The text describes an experience of a man with a large family, in which he saved the number of his uncle J. due to a confusion at a kermissen (fair) in West-Friesland, where he discovered that several of his friends were his nieces. The man states that he has been receiving a yearly phone call from his uncle J. for a few years, but never answers, as the uncle does not seek him out. He discovered this when he found a voicemail from an unknown number. The story ends with the fact that the man has saved the phone number of his uncle in his contacts, after discovering that the uncle was his son-in-law. | Personal Stories → Autobiography 222 | west-friesland 41 phone 1163 family 6462 story 8285 | De Fryske Marren → Lemmer 1188 |
| beeldbankoisterwijk.nl | Oisterwijk Image Bank | The image bank contains old and new films, documentaries and photos on various topics such as tourism, nature, sports, culture, industry and war. The website is compiled in collaboration with various local organizations, including LOVO, Oisterwijk In Beeld, Cinemade and Heemkundekring ‘De Kleine Meijerij’. The image bank went online in 2018 and is continuously updated with contributions from individuals. | Context 161394 | tourism 303 films 585 photo 7778 nature 9094 | North-Brabant → Oisterwijk 1422 |
| historischevereniginghasselt.nl | Historical Association Hasselt | The website of the Historical Association Hasselt provides information about the history of Hasselt, including the city's rights granted around 1252 and the mention of Hasselt as a Hanseatic City in 1367. The association documents historical events and manages a city archive and an image bank. Through working groups, which primarily meet in the historic Old Town Hall, research, documentation and publication of historical information is carried out. | Local History → Dutch History 1067 | town hall 62 working groups 171 heritage 818 archive 2067 history 7286 | Zwartewaterland → Hasselt 490 |
| alexblanco.nl | Overlapse | The project focuses on vibrant still lifes of Ukrainian vegetables, highlighting the country’s rich cultural traditions and the significance of shared meals. Created between 2016 and 2021 in Odesa, Ukraine, the series examines themes of vulnerability, beauty, routine, and hope, particularly within the context of family dynamics and the challenges posed by the war. Through intimate photographs, Blanco captures the emotional landscape of his parents' lives, showcasing their isolated existence and emphasizing the importance of cherishing family connections and appreciating the present moment. | Artistic Expression → Fine Art Photography 502 | war 272 tradition 736 image 2605 culture 3922 family 6462 photography 9503 | |
| kerfsnede.nl | Het Snijpunt | The website describes Frisian Wood Carving as an artistic craft, dating back to the oldest decorative folk art in the Netherlands. The exhibition at ‘Het Snijpunt’ in De Knipe showcases a wide collection of Frisian Wood Carving, including platters, boxes, shelving, and cabinets, all decorated with traditional folk art motifs. The website informs about the kerfsnee technique, a unique method of woodworking used to create these decorative elements. It is an intangible cultural heritage. | Crafts → Woodworking 1109 | wood carving 58 exhibition 5332 | Heerenveen → De Knipe 27 |
| straoburghhaamstede.nl | Stichting Strao Burgh-Haamstede | The website describes the event Strao, a traditional horse festival with a history older than known, which is visited annually by many horse lovers. Various sections are presented, such as the Landscape Day, Intangible Heritage, a program for 2025, photos and videos from previous editions of Strao. The website also publishes the results of the Strao from 2025 for the categories Youth/Kids and Adults, including the names of the winners and jury members. In addition, a film about intangible heritage is presented. | Local & Regional → Festivals 3024 | tradition 736 film 3007 results 3954 horse 4337 photo 7778 | Schouwen-Duiveland → Burgh-Haamstede 401 |
| veldense-volkscultuur.nl | Stichting Veldense Volkscultuur | The foundation was established in 2004 and aims to support folk culture initiatives and improve the livability of the area. Various projects have been realized, including a fountain on the Market square, a walking route and a digital dictionary in the Veldes dialect. The website also provides information about the Social Cafe, the history of the Gekke Maondaag, and other cultural initiatives of the foundation. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | fountain 96 dictionary 115 walking route 340 | Venlo → Velden 118 |
| steinderbok.nl | VV De Steinder Bök | The website describes the history of the association, founded in 1938, and the various councils (Grwoate Raod, Jeugdraod, etc.). There is information about former princes and princesses, including historical galleries and events. The website contains details about the regular parades, routes, registration forms, and Bokke-TV, as well as news and announcements about the carnival. | Carnival → Carnival Associations 490 | prince 299 parade 513 anniversary 670 carnival 986 sponsors 2642 | Limburg → Stein 628 |
| korenfestivalsurhuisterveen.nl | Korenfestival Surhuisterveen | The Korenfestival is held annually on the third Saturday of September, with the tenth edition planned for September 20, 2025, from 13:00 to 17:00. The website offers information about participants, the program, the registration procedure for choir members and contact options. The festival is a festive musical afternoon where choirs can showcase their talents and sponsors are thanked. | Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | sponsors 2642 choir 3123 festival 3804 registration 4366 | Achtkarspelen → Surhuisterveen 281 |
| kuluut.nl | CV De Kuluut | The website contains information about the association, its activities such as parades, carnival newspapers, and an annual bonanza night. There are photos of previous editions of the carnival parade and the youth organizations. The website includes an event calendar with the agenda, including the sale of the carnival newspaper and tickets for the bonanza night. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | newspaper 396 parade 513 carnival 986 association 8562 | Bergen → Wellerlooi 46 |
| denolersdieren.nl | Carnavalsvereniging de Nölers | The Carnavalsvereniging de Nölers is a Royal recognized carnival association that was founded in 1964 and plays an important role in the carnival life of Dieren. The association organizes a grand feast in the Veluwse Poort festival tent each year, where young and old are welcome to celebrate carnival. The website offers information about the newspapers of previous years, photos, agenda, membership, contact details, and an overview of the main sponsors. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | prince 299 newspaper 396 carnival 986 gallery 1983 membership 10442 | Rheden → Dieren 462 |
| emm-lobith.nl | Schuttersgilde Eendracht Maakt Macht | The schuttership guild is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Harry Naterop, Bob Vermaeten and Henk Droste this year. The website provides information about various events, including fairs, member meetings, processions and jubilee celebrations, with accompanying programs, photos and videos. There is an overview of previous years with events and winners, as well as information about the history and traditions of the schuttership guild. | Context 161394 | anniversary 670 tradition 736 photo 7778 event 45199 | Zevenaar → Tolkamer 127 |
| oktoberfestelshout.nl | Connect | The website provides information about the event dates and times, including the opening hours of the festival tent and the opening times per day. A lineup of artists and entertainment is available, such as the company evening on Friday, October 10th, and ticket sales for Saturday and Sunday. The website also includes an aftermovie from the previous event (Oktoberfest Elshout 2024) and photos, as well as information about the location and dress code (lederhosen and dirndl). | Festivals → Beer Festivals 175 | dirndl 16 lederhosen 19 oktoberfest 74 ticket 2785 music 13170 | Heusden → Elshout 87 |
| kernefaliendewaagh.nl | Carnavalsvereniging St. Anneke | The program of the carnival at De Waagh includes various performances and activities over four days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. From February 28th, visitors can help with decorating De Waagh for the carnival, and at 20:00 PM the festivities begin with music by blazers and other artists. On March 1st, the official start of the carnival takes place, followed by a parade/procession with a performance by the Smartlappenkoor and a lively atmosphere at De Waagh. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | carnival 986 decoration 4085 party 5928 performance 7586 | Nijmegen → Nijmegen-Center 92 |
| sintanthoniusgildebeers.nl | St. Anthoniusgilde Beers | The website contains information about the origin and history of the gild, including the anniversaries of 500 and 600 years, and the Royal Awards that have been conferred. The site describes various activities of the gild, such as shooting championships, ringgildedays, and traditional events such as the Winterteeravond and the Fiets4daagse. The website offers an overview of the board, honorary members, jubilarians, and a guestbook, as well as contact details and photos of activities. | | board 3438 history 7286 | Land van Cuijk → Oploo 70 |
| wieringer-sanghers.nl | Wieringer Sanghers | The association regularly organizes events, including barbecues, fashion shows, and performances, often in collaboration with local museums and organizations such as museumboerderij Jan Lont. In May 2025, they performed in a care facility in Heiloo and took a trip with a tour of a white cabbage grower. The Wieringer Sanghers closed the first half of the year with a barbecue and will resume rehearsals and performances in August. | Local & Regional → Regional Events 821 | white cabbage 14 fashion show 61 barbecue 1175 performance 7586 association 8562 | North-Holland → Heiloo 967 |
| oktoberfestlaren.nl | Oktoberfest Laren | The Laren Oktoberfest 2025 will take place on September 27, 2025, at the Kermisterrein in Laren. Tickets are on sale, and visitors can sign up for the newsletter. The event offers Lederhosen, Dirndls, beer pullers and festmusik, as well as local specialties and entertainment by the Das Tirol team. | Festivals → Beer Festivals 175 Culture → Traditional Practices 371 | dirndl 16 lederhosen 19 oktoberfest 74 festival 3804 music 13170 event 45199 | Gooise Meren → Bussum 2201 |
| sebastianuskerkrade.nl | St. Sebastianus Brotherhood | The St. Sebastianus Brotherhood was founded in 1617 and has a long tradition of kingshoot and collecting royal treasures. In 2015, the brotherhood was included in the National Inventory List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, underscoring the status of its traditions. The website announces a series of articles around the 400-year anniversary, including a book presentation and a ‘sjwatse’ brochure, and discusses the recent reception of the Sjwatse Kater by the brotherhood. | Institutions → Historical Associations 421 | brotherhood 77 anniversary 670 tradition 736 heritage 818 history 7286 | Maastricht → Maastricht-West 46 |
| oktoberfestsintnyk.nl | Oktoberfest Sint Nyk & Jeugdsociëteit De Wissel | The event, 'Het Tiroler Feest 2024', will be held on October 19, 2024, at the Zalencentrum St.nyk in Sint Nyk. The website mentions DJs, musical ensembles, and other entertainment such as Legata’s Lederhosen Power and Kryner Party Mit Ronald. A link is provided to an online shop (www.oktoberfestwinkel.nl) where Dirndls and Lederhosen are for sale, with a brief explanation of the historical origin of these traditional clothing items. | Festivals → Beer Festivals 175 | dirndl 16 lederhosen 19 oktoberfest 74 dj 1722 | De Fryske Marren → Sint Nicolaasga 146 |