FEATURE/Major Events in Holland in 2002; Holland Beckons With Exciting Happenings and a Warm Welcome.Business and Travel Editors FEATURE... --(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--Dec. 7, 2001 The small sampling of events on this list make clear that there are countless reasons to make Holland your vacation VACATION. That period of time between the end of one term and beginning of another. During vacation, rules and orders are made in such cases as are urgent, by a judge at his chambers. destination in 2002. Best of all, Holland is surprisingly affordable -- with favorable fa·vor·a·ble adj. 1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds. 2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis. 3. currency exchange rates between the Euro and the American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of dollar. So please accept our invitation and experience the most appreciated Dutch tradition of all -- a warm and memorable welcome.
December 31, 2001 The Night of the Euro - Maastricht
-- At midnight, the Euro becomes the official Dutch currency!
And the city where the Euro was born will mark the event
with festivities galore. Highlights: a huge public party
and a spectacular Euro "countdown" and ceremony. Call 011
31 43 325 2121 or go to www.visitmaastricht.nl
Jan - April Amsterdam Winter Adventure
-- Winter sizzles in the warmth of Amsterdam, as this
world-favorite city thrills with an array of history,
culture and museum exhibitions. Free brochures are yours
from the Netherlands Board of Tourism at 1 888 GO HOLLAND
(1-888-464-6552) or at the VVV Amsterdam Tourist Office.
Feb.1 - May 31 The Royal Dutch at Madurodam
-- The miniature world of Madurodam celebrates its 50th
anniversary with a larger-than-life exhibition, depicting
the historic and special bond between the Dutch people and
their colorful Royal House of Orange. Contact Madurodam at
011 31 70 355 3900 or www.madurodam.nl
Feb. 2 Royal Wedding Celebrations
-- 02.02, 2002, will be the wedding day of Crown Prince
Willem-Alexander and Maxima Zorreguieta. The general
public is invited to partake in a number of special events
and festivities. See what all the excitement is about at
www.koninklijkhuis.nl and www.visitamsterdam.nl
Feb. 9 - June 2 Van Gogh and Gauguin, The Studio of the South
-- The relationship between Van Gogh and Gauguin is among the
most dramatic in modern art. With this in mind, the
Vincent van Gogh Museum and the Art Institute of Chicago
present a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, featuring
paintings, drawings and more. Go to www.vangoghgauguin.com
Feb. 20 - May 26 The mystery of the Young Rembrandt
-- How the young Rembrandt reached his artistic maturity at
so early an age is one of the great mysteries of art
history. This exhibition of works by Rembrandt and his
contemporaries attempts to shed light on the answer. Visit
Amsterdam's Rembrandthuis at www.rembrandthuis.nl
March 8 - 17 The European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF) in Maastricht
-- This 15th annual Fine Art and Antiques Fair is Europe's
most prestigious! Old Masters, furniture, bronzes,
jewelry, manuscripts, tapestries and more await savvy
connoisseurs. Contact: The European Fine Art Foundation
(TEFAF) at 011 31 411 64 50 90 or browse at www.tefaf.com
March 21 - May 20 Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse
-- These 70 spectacular acres and some 7 million blooms have
been a must for nature-lovers the world over since 1949.
In the midst of the bulb-growing district between Leiden
and Amsterdam. Contact the Keukenhof at 011 31 252 465 555
and www.keukenhof.nl
April 6 - Oct. 20 Floriade 2002
-- Every 10 years Holland is host to Floriade, the world's
most ambitious Horticultural Exhibition. For gardeners,
growers and green thumbs, it's the Olympics and World's
Fair in one. In Haarlemmermeer, minutes from Amsterdam
Schiphol Airport. Dig up the facts at www.floriade.com
April 20 Flower Parade
-- The Dutch version of California's Tournament of Roses
Parade! Featuring hundreds of thousands of flower petals
sculpted into an array of amazing creations and fantastic
floats. From Noordwijk to Haarlem. To learn more, call 011
31 252 434 710 or go to www.flowerbulb.nl/bloemencorso
April 30 Queen's Day; The Queen's Birthday
-- Queen Beatrix's birthday is an annual countrywide party
that's not to be missed. Enjoy the world's largest flea
market in Amsterdam, musical performances and nonstop,
good-natured fun wherever you go. Don't miss the orange
colored baked goods and treats!
May 11 National Windmill Day & National Cycling Day
-- Events like these are what makes Holland so unique and so
inviting. Windmills across the country open their doors to
visitors, while towns organize special cycling routes and
tours. Learn more at the local VVV Tourist Offices, phone
011 31 70 314 1460, or at www.landelijkefietsdag.nl
June 8 - 29 Holland Festival in Amsterdam
-- This 55th annual, month-long celebration of the arts
features the best of music, theater and dance in superb
venues throughout Amsterdam. Contact: Holland Festival,
tel. 011-31-20-530 7111 or www.holndfstvl.nl
July 12-14 North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague
-- The North Sea Jazz Festival is the granddaddy of Holland's
many jazz festivals. Justly world famous, this year's
swinging extravaganza headlines top performers on over a
dozen stages. Call 011 31 215 7756 or visit
www.northseajazz.nl
June 1-August 31 Amsterdam Arts Adventure
-- Unforgettable concerts indoors and out. Music! Theater!
Dance! Whatever your entertainment tastes, Amsterdam's
brilliant Summer Arts Festival will prove a singular
delight. Contact: VVV Amsterdam Tourist Office, call 011
31 900 400 4040 or drop by www.visitamsterdam.nl
August 3 Gay Pride Parade
-- No Gay Pride Parade in any other city compares to
Amsterdam's--in spirit, spice or entertainment. What's
more, it takes place on the city's canals. Call 011 31 20
620 88 07 or go over to www.amsterdampride.nl
October 19 - PAN Amsterdam 2002
October 27
-- The RAI in Amsterdam hosts this Annual Art and Antiques
Fair, featuring a myriad of intriguing finds and rare
delights. Phone 011 31 73 614 7300, fax 011 31 73 614
73614 or www.pan-amsterdam.com
November 9 Museum Night in Amsterdam
-- 34 of Amsterdam's most popular museums open their doors
until 2:00 a.m. Stunning permanent collections are on
display, along with many special exhibitions and
presentations. Web-site: www.de-n8.nl
For travel information on Holland, please contact the Netherlands
Board of Tourism:
- Toll Free: 1-888-GO HOLLAND (1-888-464-6552).
- E-mail: info@goholland.com.
- Website: www.holland.com
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