Dutch Flag Confusion on King’s Day
“Am I really as integrated into Dutch society as I think I am?” This is a question I’ve started asking myself whenever I stand in front of a mirror, about to use a Dutch...
Tagged: King’s Day
Everything about the celebration of King’s Day (Koningsdag) in the Netherlands.
How to Simulate King’s Day at Home
Thanks to the Corona virus we are approaching our second Koningsdag (King’s Day) during lock down. Because of this it will be impossible to celebrate the day as normal… or will it? We might...
King’s Day Expectation vs. Reality
I drew this cartoon a while ago before we all knew that the reality of this year’s King’s Day would be even more different than expected. I thought it would still be fun to...
The King Size King’s Day T-Shirt
“I got you a new King’s Day t-shirt,” my wife happily announced over the phone. She’d just returned from a shopping trip while I was still at work. “That’s great. Thanks. My old one...
The Almost Disastrous Tale of The King’s Day Train Journey
“What day do your parents arrive?” my wife asked. She was sitting at the dining table, arranging various important dates and noting them down in our family calendar. She is very organized. Sometimes there...
What is King’s Day? | A Cartoon Guide to Koningsdag
Koningsdag (otherwise known as King’s Day) is simply put; the biggest party ever in the Netherlands. It is the day when the whole country goes nuts celebrating the birthday of the Dutch King, Willem-Alexander....
