Rotterdam: a Cultural Venue
Events in Rotterdam represent the vibrant and colorful culture of Netherlands and showcase the various aspects of Dutch culture. The city hosts a number of events including music festivals, dance festivals, concerts, sports events and more.Though the events take place at different times of the year, most of them are held from April to September. A wide array of festivals and events in Rotterdam, present Dutch traditions as well as a concoction of world cultures. Once the cultural capital of Netherlands, Rotterdam; retains its significance till date, when it comes to events and festivals.
Events and Festivals in Rotterdam
Some of the major events of Rotterdam are as follows:With such a variety of interesting events, Rotterdam is truly one of the culturally alive cities of the world.
Zomercarnaval: Similar to the carnival at Rio de Janeiro, Zomercarnaval is the summer carnival that takes place at Rotterdam during the end of July every year. It is a huge event that attracts about one million visitors from Europe alone and features colorful costumes, Latin music, exotic food, Street Parade and much more.
Museum Night: A social event in Rotterdam, Museum Night takes place during the end of April every year. During this event, all the museums of Rotterdam are open from 8pm to 2am and people can visit the museums with just one ticket costing 11 Euro.
Dunya Festival: Bringing together different cultures of the world, Dunya Festival is a well-known annual event of Rotterdam and attracts about 200,000 visitors. Highlights of this event include poetry, music, dance and food.
Fast Forward Dance Parade: It is one of the biggest house-parades in Europe which attracts about 500,000 visitors. The music of this parade ranges from techno music to club music and progressive music.
Rotterdam International Film Festival: A significant film festival in the world, Rotterdam International Film Festival offers a wide variety of films from across the world.
Other festivals and events that are held in Rotterdam include Rotterdam Marathon, North Sea Jazz Festival, Heineken FFWD Dance Parade and a number of musical concerts.
