Nieuwsbrief Gemeente Den Haag

There's no need for the kids to feel bored next week during their holidays. Not only do we expect superb weather this coming weekend, but you can book tickets for all kinds of great children's theatre during 'De Betovering' festival. October is also the month to focus on Indian culture so make sure to grab a movie or visit a traditional Indian dance performance during the Holland India Festivals. And everyone is warmly welcome to take part in the free Divali Festival in The Hague!

Children's theatre festival 'De Betovering'

The art & culture festival ‘De Betovering’ (The Enchantment) takes place in The Hague from 17 to 26 October 2014. Children will be treated to some 350 performances and workshops at 48 different locations. With a large number of performances suitable for a non Dutch-speaking audience.

The Hague Pop Week 2014

‘How do you become a terrorist?’

From 17 to 26 October the city will be packed with free music during the The Hague Pop Week. Every street corner and stage will turn into a showcase from an intimate acoustic concert in a small pub to special performances in unexpected places.

The Pakistani American author and State Department official Haroon Ullah will be interviewed about political extremism on 20 October at The Hague Public Library. The evening ‘How do you become a terrorist?’ is part of Writers Unlimited The Series.

Divali Festival

Indian Film Festival The Hague

People of all ethnic backgrounds are welcome to celebrate the ‘festival of lights’ on 18 October. Come and wish everybody a 'Subh Diwali'. The Divali Festival is a colourful spectacle filled with Indian music, dance and food.

The Indian Film Festival from 22 to 29 October will take you on an unforgettable journey to India at Filmhuis Den Haag and Theater Dakota. A palette of a billion, timeless stories presented in ‘reel’ time.

Europe Lecture on 'Peace and Security'

Musical tale ‘Through the Looking Screen’

The Montesquieu Institute organises the annual Europe Lecture on 28 October in the Kloosterkerk. Former president of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga and Professor Jonathan Holslag will express their views on 'Europe in the World: Peace and Security'.

The 1-woman comic opera ‘Through the Looking Screen’ about love on the Internet will be performed in the Paradijs Theater from 30 October to 1 November. An operatic portrayal of a desperate young woman losing touch with the world beyond her PC and smartphone.

news from the city

New tram being tested in The Hague

The new tram of the public transportation company HTM is being tested out in The Hague this week. The new black and red vehicles will start operating their routes as of 2015.

Nature in the city photo exhibition

Photos submitted to The Hague’s ‘nature in the city’ photography contest will be exhibited from 17 October in Museon and 20 October in the Atrium of The Hague City Hall. The exhibitions can be seen until 1 November 2014.

Car sharing on the rise in The Hague

The number of cars being shared in The Hague has doubled in 1 year to 709, according to research by CROW-KpVV. Five years ago there were only 64 car share vehicles in The Hague.

The Hague to host European Law conference

The Hague has been chosen to host FIDE 2020. The Fédération Internationale pour le Droit Européen (FIDE), the umbrella organisation of all national associations for European law, organsies a conference every 2 years on the most current developments in European law.

Mediaeval key discovered

An iron key was discovered during excavations around the construction site for the new Rotterdamsebaan access road. The key comes from one the mediaeval canals, which were also excavated.

Testers sought for Noordwal-Veenkade garage

The new fully-automated parking garage under the canal at the Noordwal-Veenkade will be ready in 2015. The Municipality of The Hague is looking for motorists who would like to try out the garage for free for a half-year.

Art project: 'Inside Out Escamp'

The worldwide ‘Inside Out’ participatory photography project by the French artist JR has arrived in the Escamp district. You can see portraits especially made for the art project at more and more spots in The Hague's city district.

Titian masterpiece at Prince William V Gallery

A major work by Titian will be exhibited at the Prince William Gallery at the Buitenhof in The Hague from 10 October to 7 December 2014.

Bank card purchases everywhere in Kijkduin

Visitors to Kijkduin beach no longer need cash to make purchases at the shops and restaurants. All business establishment now accept purchases by bank card with a PIN code.

Milieucentrum collecting videotapes

The Haags Milieucentrum has started a campaign to collect old videotapes.

2014 The Hague

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