Cycle Paths in the Netherlands
Cycling in the Netherlands is the most popular form of daily transport. How did the Dutch get this network of bicycle paths? Enjoy the video!
Sinterklaas in Town
SinterKlaas arrives in Amsterdam and parades in front of the cheering crowd together with his servant Zwarte Piet (Black Pete). Parade photos by Nikos Stamboulopoulos (spiralmove.com). Enjoy!
Cycling For Everyone
Film written, produced, directed & narrated by Amsterdamize for the official launch & introduction of the Dutch Cycling Embassy. The Dutch Cycling Embassy, a comprehensive network of private companies, NGOs, universities, research institutions as well as national and local governments, facilitates cycling as the most modern, efficient and sustainable means of transportation by sharing expertise and technology as the world’s number one cycling country. Learn more about the Dutch Cycling Embassy (pdf). Enjoy the short film and check other great videos and photos by Amsterdamize!
Brasil Festival Amsterdam Parade
Brasil Festival Amsterdam (October 1 - November 25) features a rich sampling of artistry from the vibrant Latin American country: from dance, visual arts, film and architecture to economics, gastronomy, theatre and music. Parade photos by monyart. Enjoy!
Amsterdam Gay Pride 2011
Amsterdam Gay Pride 2011 was bigger than ever and covered more than 300 activities including street parties, the Gay & Lesbian Summer Film Tour - Marathon, the Election of Miss and Mister Grey Pride 2011 and of course, the Canal parade, which is watched by 500.000 spectators every year! Photos by monyart. Enjoy! Photos by Joseph Russ (Flickr | Professional portfolio). Enjoy!
Nuit Blanche 2011
Nuit Blanche festival presented numerous art disciplines, creative experiments and parties in Amsterdam. Photos by Anita Kalmane and Michael Krimgen. Enjoy!
New documentary film about Amsterdam
Enjoy "OF AMSTERDAM," a documentary film about foreign artists living in the Netherlands! The film is made by expats including the director Catarina Neves Ricci (Portugal) and musicians / artists Hugo Morango (Portugal) and Natalia Domínguez Rangel (Colombia) among others. Official premiere: May 21, Lisbon
Queen's Day: During & After
During & after Queen's Day 2011 in Amsterdam. Enjoy! "Queensday (Koninginnedag) is the Dutch way to celebrate royal birthdays. It also happens to be the perfect excuse to welcome springtime with a bang... " › Video essays by Nikos Stamboulopoulos. Some rights reserved. › Thumb photo by Agnese Roda. Notes › First video (Queensday) Shot with a Panasonic DMC-GH2 and the 14-140 mm kit lens. No tripod, no rigs, no external microphones. Edited, mixed and colour corrected in FCP. Some rights reserved. › Second video (Queensday - the aftermath teaser) Music by John Williams (Forest Gump OST). Shot with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2.
National Cycling Day
National Cycling Day (Landelijke Fietsdag) is held every year on the second Saturday in May. A day to celebrate your passion for cycling and since the event coinsides with National Mills Day, an excellent opportunity to explore the Netherlands! Enjoy some amazing photos courtesy of Amsterdamize!
Maastricht Carnival 2011 Photos
Every year thousands of people gather in Limburg and Brabant, where the carnival is celebrated. One of the most known - if not THE most known - places to celebrate is Maastricht, the oldest city in the Netherlands. This year the carnival officially started on March 6 (midday) and ended on March 8 (midnight). Next year mark the date February 19 -21 and join the party! Photos by Anita Kalmane and Michael Krimgen
Stolen Moments: Dutch Brown Cafés
A visual poem dedicated to the traditional Dutch bar. Written, narrated and photographed by Jeniece Primus. Music by The Woodlands
Carnival on the Way!
Giannis and Chara went to Maastricht for the first time and felt like sharing some cool pics from the Carnival opening. Thank you! For recommendations, ideas or proposals regarding Blog posts just let us know :)
Danny MacAskill - "Way Back Home"
Way Back Home is an incredible riding clip from Danny MacAskill, the famous Scottish street trials pro rider. In this video, "Taggart" travels from Edinburgh back to his hometown Dunvegan (Isle of Skye). More › about Danny MacAskill › about Way Back Home
Ice Skating in the Netherlands
Ice skating is not just a sport in the Netherlands. It is part of the local history, art and culture. Enjoy! Project: Dutch Winter by Kasper Bak Music: Ice Dance by Paul Reeves
