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September 2013 Holland Focus e-newsletter As with the magazine and our website, information is written in a combination of English and Nederlands and
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As with the magazine and our website, information is written in a combination of English and Nederlands and will keep you up to date with community news and events in Australia, New Zealand and of course, The Netherlands.
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 September/October 2013 edition |
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The exhibition is currently on display at the Portland Art Centre in Portland where it stays until 13 September 2013. From there it travels to the Town Hall in Casterton until the 4th of October 2013.
The exhibition travels around major cities and regional towns throughout Australia in this and the coming years. For more information and Travelling dates / Places, go to the Anna Frank website
Message
The worldwide tour is coordinated by the Anne Frank House and is directed at young people from 11 to 18 years old. “The diary of Anne Frank is a book with a strong message which is still relevant for all young people throughout the world: ‘learn to live together with other communities and respect each other’s culture and habits.’ And that is what we want to explain in this exhibition,” according to Ronald Leopold, general director of the Anne Frank Foundation. “We want to pass on the message to the younger generation. Therefore supplementary material such as a catalogue, a DVD and instructions for guides and schools will be part of the exhibition.” |
Tall Ships - 3 hour Day Sail Melbourne - 9, 10, 11 September
The three Dutch Tall Ships ‘Tecla’, ‘Europa’ and ‘Oosterschelde’ are proud to offer 3-hour day sails open to the public. Get a taste of what it is like to be on board a tall ship - a truly unique and memorable experience. The sail includes a morning tea, allowing you to sit back, relax and watch the stunning Melbourne Skyline slip by. For those who like to get involved, you are also welcome to take part in some sailing activities such as raising our sails, climbing the bowsprit, taking the helm and going on a ship tour. Alternatively, you can sit back and relax while our expert crew takes care of the sailing. These sails are a great day out for the whole family and suitable for all ages. Includes:
* 3 hours sailing Experience on an authentic Tall Ship
* Discover Melbourne harbour in style!
* Coffee and Tea
* Opportunity to hoist the sails, climb the mast and even steer the ship!
Dates: 9,10 and 11 September 2013
Departs: Warf at Sea Works, Williamstown
Sailing schedule: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Boarding: 15 minutes prior to sailing time (12.45 pm)
Cost: $ 85 p.p.
Bookings: info@dutchtallships.com |
 Dutch Tall Ships departing Rotterdam. (photo by Gerda Poot) |
On the 27th of October in the year 1628 a proud crew of Dutch VOC ship ‘Batavia’ departed from The Netherlands for their destination; The Dutch East Indies. Unfortunately, they never reached their final destination. The ship wrecked at the west coast of Australia, on the Abrolhos Islands.
Almost 400 years later, a small fleet of Dutch Tall Ships is following the footsteps of this historic voyage. Now equipped with modern tools to avoid the reefs they are going to rediscover the area where this tragedy took place.
Dutch Tall Ships
Three-masted schooner ‘Oosterschelde’ (1918), bark ‘Europa’ (1911) and two mast Ketch ‘Tecla’ (1916) departed from The Netherlands last year for an epic voyage around the world. Following the old trade routes and passing notorious capes, they sail around the world in a small fleet, just like in ancient times. The complete voyage takes around 1,5 years. Guests can join the professional crew on all legs of this circumnavigation.
Sailing along the Australian coast
If you are interested in joining in on a leg, there is the possibility to step aboard for one of the remaining legs along the Australian coast, from Melbourne, Hobart and Sydney or even on to New Zealand. Information on the sailing vessels and their voyage can be found on www.dutchtallships.com.
International Tall Ship Festival Program:
More than 20 tall ships from around the world will gather in Australia for the International Tall Ship Festival and the Sydney Auckland Tall Ship Regatta – the first event of its kind in Australasia.
The three month Festival Program will see Tall Ships celebrating with Parades of Sail, street parades and festivals in several cities, including the International Fleet Review – celebrating 100 years since the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet into Sydney Harbour.
Melbourne 09 - 14 September 2013
Hobart 20 - 25 September 2013
Sydney 03 - 10 October 2013
Auckland 25 - 28 October 2013 |
 Johannes Vermeer, A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, c.1670-2, The National Gallery London |
VERMEER AND MUSIC: THE ART OF LOVE AND LEISURE
Discover works of love and leisure by the painter of Girl with the Pearl Earring
Johannes Vermeer is the third artist profiled in 2013 as part of the acclaimed cinema-exclusive event series EXHIBITION: GREAT ON SCREEN. A global revolution showcasing the world’s greatest fine art exhibitions, uniquely created exclusively for cinema audiences worldwide.
VERMEER AND MUSIC, direct from the National Gallery, London, will screen for a strictly limited season from Saturday 19 October in Australian cinemas.
The National Gallery, London, is offering a fresh look at one of the most startling and fascinating artists of all – Johannes Vermeer, painter of the famous Girl with a Pearl Earring. The National Gallery has chosen to focus on Vermeer’s relationship with music. It is one of the most popular themes of Dutch painting and reveals an enormous amount about the sitter and the society they lived in. New research, revealed for the first time at this exhibition, shows how his technique and materials affected his works.
Tim Marlow goes beyond the exhibition to tell the entire story of Vermeer’s life – and, in doing so, shows in fabulous HD detail many other of the artist’s captivating works.
For those inspired by the 2003 film, Girl with a Pearl Earring, starring Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson, this new, cinematic exploration will take their enjoyment and fascination of Vermeer’s life and work to a new level.
Tickets are on sale now from participating cinemas: www.exhibitiononscreen.com |
Dutch Dayz
Netherlands Embassy Wellington
The Dutch Dayz are a unique series of events which showcase the modern Netherlands in the field of photography, film, technology, design, infrastructure and more.
The first event started on the 28th of August with a photo exhibition "Through the Keyhole" by leading contemporary Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf joined by local artists Edith Amituanai and Claire Harris. This exhibition runs until 21st September at Enjoy Gallery, 1/147 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wednesday to Friday 11am - 6pm / Saturdays 11am -4pm.
For the full program, visit New Zealand Embassy / Dutch Dayz |
Walking Men Worldwide™
We see them everyday – the “Walking Man” that tells us it’s safe to cross. It’s an international celebrity, a graphic sign that transcends all languages, appearing in various forms around the world, adding its own unique character to our urban identity.
Walking Men Worldwide™ is a photographic collage of 99 different pedestrian traffic light icons that represent the ‘walking man’ around the world. How each country represents the ‘walking man’ is intriguing and sometimes surprising:
* In Odense, Denmark, the silhouette of Hans Christian Anderson decorates traffic lights;
* Children’s book and TV character Miffy has appeared in traffic lights in The Netherlands (see picture);
* The Amplemann (little traffic light man) is the symbolic figure of traffic lights in Berlin;
* In several European cities, traffic light icons are represented by females.
Walking Men Worldwide™ can be seen at various locations in the Sydney CBD, such as: George Street, College Street, Elizabeth Street, Oxford Street, William Street, Darlinghurst Road, Redfern Street, Glebe Point Road.
Art & About Sydney is a collaborative arts festival where every street, laneway, building site, intersection and thoroughfare is a canvas for creation and storytelling. The festival runs from 20 September to 20 October 2013. For more information, visit artandabout.com.au. |
Annual Dutch Art Fair 2013
After a successful second edition, the third edition of the Annual Dutch Art Fair will take place on Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th of September, from 11.30 until 17.30, filling up 3500 square metres of the World Fashion Centre/ Beursplaza, Koningin Wilhelminaplein 13, 1062 HH Amsterdam.
ADAF (Annual Dutch Art Fair) is uitgegroeid tot een van de grootste, mooiste en belangrijkste Nederlandse kunstbeurzen, waar kunstenaars zelf hun werk kunnen exposeren en verkopen.
Dit jaar zullen 200 kunstenaars met meer dan 1700 werken deelnemen. De ADAF is voor alle liefhebbers van hedendaagse beeldende kunst. Zeker ook voor kunstkopers, -handelaren en -verzamelaars. Voor meer informatie: www.adaf.nl
De ADAF is een initiatief van het Nationaal Kunstplatform (www.nationaalkunstplatform.nl) |
Matching Grant Program
Make your ideas come true with grant funding
Sydney residents and organisations who want to host a community event but lack the funding can apply for City of Sydney matching support of up to $10,000. Whether an art exhibition, a ‘bring your bike’ comp in the park with neighbours, workshops to revamp old jewellery or pop-up cinemas, the City’s matching grants program provides support for all kinds of projects.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore encouraged residents and organisations to apply for a grant before 16 September.
“Our matching grants program supports projects that help bring people together and build a sense of community,” the Lord Mayor said. “We have already supported dozens of wonderful initiatives including public art, community gardens, multicultural events and activities that have helped Sydneysiders build strong relationships with their neighbours. It’s a great opportunity for enthusiastic and creative minds to contribute to the local community and make our city more liveable.”
The City offers 20 grants and sponsorship programs to support a wide range of community projects, including open days, festivals, sports workshops, educational days and exhibitions.
For more information, visit cityofsydney/matching-grants |
Oproep stageplek fysiotherapie
Beste fysiotherapeuten en Nederlanders in Australië,
Ik ben studente fysiotherapie in Nederland. Volgend jaar, in mijn derde jaar, heb ik de mogelijkheid om mijn stage (april t/m juli 2014) in het buitenland te lopen. Ik zou het heel gaaf vinden om dit in Australië te kunnen doen! Al een halfjaar lang ben ik bezig met het direct benaderen, mailen en bellen, van fysiotherapiepraktijken in Australië, helaas heeft dit nog weinig opgeleverd.
Mijn oproep aan u is of u mij kunt helpen met het zoeken van een stageplek in Australië. Het liefst in de omgeving Townsville, maar anders kan het ook nog iets zuidelijk tot Brisbane.
Mijn contact gegens zijn:
danielle.hoefsloot@student.hu.nl +31 (0)638276750 |
Dutch Club WA - End of Month Drinks
Elf keer per jaar komen wij op de laatste vrijdag van de maand bij elkaar voor een borrel, een babbel en een bitterbal. Op de achtergrond is een Nederlandse artiest of band op het grote scherm, kinderen spelen in het Kinderparadijs terwijl de volwassenen genieten van een Heineken, een Grolsch of een Hoegaarden Bier.
Dit gebeurt allemaal tussen 5.30 en 9.00pm in de Dutch Club WA in Perth, 230 Cambridge Street, Wembley. De keuken is open tot 8.30pm.
Wij zijn er weer op 27 september, 25 oktober en 29 november.
Dit is de goedkoopste trip naar Nederland. Tot gauw!
www.dutchclubwa.com |
The list of Dutch Playgroups, Clubs and Businesses is too long for publication in our e-newsletter. Go to Playgroups, Clubs, Businesses and search for a listing in your area about playgroups, social clubs, Dutch language schools, aged care, news and entertainment, etc.
If you would like your contact / website included, please send your details to editor@hollandfocus.com |
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Een ieder met informatie over misdaden en gezochte personen, wordt verzocht contact op te nemen met Crime Stoppers. Voor informatie over verschillende gezochte personen is een beloning van $1000 beschikbaar gesteld. U hoeft uw naam niet te noemen. De persoon die belt, krijgt een codenummer toegewezen dat gebruikt moet worden in elk contact met de politie totdat de beloning betaald is. Bel gratis: 1800 333 000. |
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