Dutch Culture Essay

In this article, I will talk about the Dutch culture and the characteristics of the Netherlands.

Social RitualsSymbols :

The tulip flower is the emblem of the Netherlands. You can find some fields full of tulips in the country, but the best way to see them is to visit the Keukenhof Park in Amsterdam.

The bikes are for sure another symbol of the country : there are 16 million of bikes here for... 16 million of inhabitant: there are twice as many bikes as cars. This is the most common transportation way. Also, the country is extremely flat, so it is easy to ride a bike.

The orange is the national color.

The cheese is also a symbol of the Netherlands, and Alkmaar is the cheese capital ! Between April and September, you will find the Cheese market every Friday in the city center. I will talk about it in another article.

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Nearly everybody is wearing orange and party the night before (Kings Night) and during the day. This is a joyful and festive event.

Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) is celebrated annually on May 5th. That day marks the end of the occupation by Germany during World War II.

Sinterklaas, also known as Saint Nicholas Day, is on the 5th of December. It is like Christmas Day for France. The gifts are offered this day and not on the 25th.

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Fun facts about the Netherlands

The highest point in Holland is called "mountain", which is 323 meters high.

Dutch people usually have a bunch of flowers in their living rooms.

Holland has the highest museum density in the world, with almost 1000 museums.

Amsterdam is built entirely on piles

You need to pay for everything here: plastic bags, toilets, mayo or ketchup for your fries... Get used to it !

Facts about Dutch people

They are very direct : if they have something to say, they will look you directly in the eyes and say exactly what is on their