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Februari 2007 |
Carnaval >>
Free Valentine Podcast >>
Our Weblog Service >>
Language weekend in March >>
Expression of the month >>
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Carnaval |
February 18-20: Dutch Carnival
In the Netherlands Carnival is called 'Vastenavond', 'Karnaval' or 'Carnaval'. The last day of Carnival is the day before Ash Wednesday: the first day of Lent in the Western Christian Calendar. It is held exactly 40 days (not counting Sundays) before Easter. |
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Dutch Carnival is most celebrated in Catholic regions, mostly the southern provinces Noord Brabant and Limburg, where it is also known as Vastenavond (literally "Eve of Lent", although that strictly refers only to the last day). The most popular places where Carnival is held are Maastricht, 's-Hertogenbosch, Bergen op Zoom and Breda. Carnival here has been celebrated ever since mediaeval times and was modernised after World war II. During the event, every town is one big party.
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During Dutch Carnival, many traditions are kept alive, first of all the parade with dressed-up groups, musicians and show-vehicles, a fake prince plus cortège, the boerenbruiloft (farmer's wedding) and het haringhappen (eating herring) at Ash Wednesday. But the traditions vary from town to town.
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Free Podcast
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Valentine Dutch
On February 14th we celebrate Valentine's Day at Say it in Dutch Language School!
So why don't you learn to love in Dutch?
In our new free podcast you will not only practice important phrases about love but also listen to a complete modern Dutch love song. English translation provided.
Go to the downloadpage >>
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Also take a look at our Valentine Weblog post of 2006 >>
Want to send a Dutch Valentine e-Card? Go here >> |
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We have a new service for you and it is free!
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As soon as we have added a new post, you will receive it immediately in your mailbox. You'll get the complete post by email, with sound links and translation and everything. How about that?
It's the perfect solution!
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Language Weekend in March
If you would like to join our next language weekend, don't wait too long to book! We have some places left.
Dutch Language and Fun
8 full hours of
Dutch Conversation Lessons
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2 nights Boat & Breakfast
Accommodation
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Welcome Dinner and
Goodbye Drink
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€ 299
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Options for excursions, entertainment & meal
Start: Friday March 9th, 2007 - at 4 pm
End: Sunday
March 11th, 2007 at 5 pm
Be certain to book before February 14th!
Our team will be happy to guide you
through the language and the city!
Go to our Language Weekend Page now >>
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Say it in Dutch! |
Expression of the month
Liefde maakt blind
(Lit. Love makes blind)
Love is blind, love does not see flaws
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