Mr. A

Dutch East India Company (V.O.C.) Forts in Taiwan

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During the 4 decades the Dutch East India Company (in Dutch VOC) ruled over Formosa they build several forts and fortifications to protect their possessions from outside threats. Today I would like to dive a bit deeper into these defensive buildings, where were they built? What did they look like and what remains of these structures after 400 years?

Taiwanese and Dutch WEAVE art festival, Amsterdam

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This year on saturday 21 september 2024, 11:00-22:00. Taiwanese and Dutch Arts, Crafts, History, and Market WEAVE art festival is held at De hallen, in Amsterdam. What is WEAVE art festival? According their website WEAVE is a festival for art lovers, foodies, and history buffs who want to enjoy some of the finest Taiwan and … Read more

Announcement: The Journals of castle Zeelandia!

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Lately I haven’t published much on my website but behind the scenes I’ve been busy on a project: the journals of castle Zeelandia! This years marks the 400 year anniversary of the Dutch-Taiwan relations as 400 years ago the Dutch first arrived on mainland Formosa on what is now An-ping district in Tainan. From exhibitions … Read more

Why is Holland famous for tulips? Guide to Dutch Tulip sightseeing.

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When you think of Holland, most people will think of windmills, wooden shoes and Tulips. The Tulip is our national flower, we even have a National Tulip day celebrating the opening of the Tulip season. On that day Tulips are handed out for free in Amsterdam to everyone who wants to enjoy. But why is … Read more

Marvel at the works of the most famous Dutch painters in history, here’s where you can find them!

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With the Vermeer exhibition often in the news lately (I already booked my tickets!) It made me think, maybe it would be good to give an introduction to some of the famous Dutch painters and make an overview of where to go to see their paintings. I have to say the list of artists is … Read more

Crossing Continents: How Baseball Became a Shared Passion for Taiwan and Holland

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Tomorrow, Saturday 11th of March 2023 the Taiwanese baseball team plays against the team of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the 2023 World Baseball Classic tournament. The Taiwan team WBSC rank is currently 2nd while the Kingdom of the Netherlands WBSC rank is currently 7th. You can’t ask to wonder, how did baseball become … Read more

Unique Vermeer Exhibition opens at Rijksmuseum this spring

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#update II: March 11th, Exhibiton now really sold out, if you want tickets now all you can do is look at the secondhand market. #update I: March 6, due to popularity more tickets are on sale RIGHT NOW. Rijksmuseum have decided during weekdays the exhibition will be open also during the evenings and they will … Read more