Wednesday, 24 April 2013
What to do during Queen's Day, Tuesday 30th April 2013
There are literally hundreds of parties and events going on all over Amsterdam during Queen's Day.
One of the most concise summaries can be found on the iamsterdam.com site
An event that is bound to be amazing is the King’s Day Festival at the Olympic Stadium. You can buy tickets here, but there are only a few left by the looks of it
Following the success of last year’s QDAY Festival, Apenkooi, GirlsLoveDJs and Valtifest once again join forces for the King’s Day Festival. Featuring a monumental line-up including Boys Noize, Steve Aoki, Joris Voorn and Dr Lectroluv! 11:00 - 22:30, tickets: 27.50 euros.
You have got to see Steve Aoki if you get the chance...
One of the most concise summaries can be found on the iamsterdam.com site
An event that is bound to be amazing is the King’s Day Festival at the Olympic Stadium. You can buy tickets here, but there are only a few left by the looks of it
You have got to see Steve Aoki if you get the chance...
Queens Day 2013: What is Queens Day?
There was Once-Upon-A-Time a Queen called Wilhelmina
Willy had a daughter called Juliana who was actually born on 30th April 1909
Konninginnedag or Queen's Day has been celebrated on 30th April ever since in accordance with lovely Juliana's birthday
The current Queen (and the lady who decided to retain 30th April as Queen's Day in honour of her mother) is Queen Beatrix Queen Beatrix>>>>>
However (and this is where it gets exciting) THIS YEAR will also mark the official abdication of Queen Beatrix
Her eldest son Willem-Alexander, currently His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange will become King Willem-Alexander. His spouse, Her Royal Highness Princess Máxima of the Netherlands will become Queen Máxima.
King Willem-Alexander will be the nation’s first king since 1890 and will be 46 years old when he ascends to the throne.
Friday, 4 May 2012
Artis Zoo Amsterdam
So Artis Zoo, I discovered during my 72 hour IAmsterdam pass race around the city, is actually across the road from Mr Nilsson that we went to for a Groupon dinner. I didn't see the Zoo on the dinner evening. What can I say; it was dark, I was hungry.
Rabbit report; "I am a desperate animal lover; in fact I much prefer animals to people. As far as zoo's go, I don't have the major objection that many people might carry. The way I look at it is; many of the animals that are bred and cared for in zoos are endangered. In zoos they are safe, have food and shelter.
Artis zoo is quite old and still retains the '1960's layout' that we used to see in Belfast zoo or London. What I mean by this is that the animals are visible and on show clearly....but I don't feel that the individual compounds are as well equiped as they could be with regards to 'play areas' or 'stimulating objects and features'
For example; Belfast zoo is now referred to as one of the best in Europe. The monkey enclosures are like large 'activity play centres' with a maze of ropes, climbing frames, toys, tunnels....lots and lots to keep the animals mentally and physically active. In Artis, there is the same 'pyramid' concrete monkey enclosure; which is great for the people standing watching the monkeys....but there is nothing for them to do and they must get bored.
Same with the elephants, lions, otters, gorillas ..everywhere really. I would like to see the zoo have real overhaul of design. Lots more emphasis on the variety of activities available to each different bred; we know this is essential now, whereas back in the 50's and 60's we weren't as aware of this necessity for 'a happy bear'. Back then it was all about the mechanics of feeding and cleaning."
We went to the zoo as it was included in the pass. I wouldn't pay €19.00 to go back.
Rabbit report; "I am a desperate animal lover; in fact I much prefer animals to people. As far as zoo's go, I don't have the major objection that many people might carry. The way I look at it is; many of the animals that are bred and cared for in zoos are endangered. In zoos they are safe, have food and shelter.
Artis zoo is quite old and still retains the '1960's layout' that we used to see in Belfast zoo or London. What I mean by this is that the animals are visible and on show clearly....but I don't feel that the individual compounds are as well equiped as they could be with regards to 'play areas' or 'stimulating objects and features'
For example; Belfast zoo is now referred to as one of the best in Europe. The monkey enclosures are like large 'activity play centres' with a maze of ropes, climbing frames, toys, tunnels....lots and lots to keep the animals mentally and physically active. In Artis, there is the same 'pyramid' concrete monkey enclosure; which is great for the people standing watching the monkeys....but there is nothing for them to do and they must get bored.
Same with the elephants, lions, otters, gorillas ..everywhere really. I would like to see the zoo have real overhaul of design. Lots more emphasis on the variety of activities available to each different bred; we know this is essential now, whereas back in the 50's and 60's we weren't as aware of this necessity for 'a happy bear'. Back then it was all about the mechanics of feeding and cleaning."
We went to the zoo as it was included in the pass. I wouldn't pay €19.00 to go back.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Anouk - Nobody's Wife (Live @ Queen's-day 2012)
This is Anouk - a famous Dutch singer - giving a live performance to a small crowd on Queen's Day yesterday. Very impressive
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