PR Talent Prize 2017 – #Thankyoupost

How do you thank volunteers? That is the winning theme of the PR Talentenprijs 2017 of the Communication education of the NHL. The winning team: Ilse Betten, Virginia Rignano, Heejin Roh, Remedios Torrico Alcudia and Marit Voogd.

PR Talent Prize 2017 to #Thankyoupost

‘How do you thank volunteers’? That is the winning theme of the PR Talent Prize 2017 of the communication course at NHL University. With a viral campaign for YourPost about volunteer work, communication students Ilse Betten and Marit Voogd from the Netherlands, Virginia Rignano (Italy), HeeJin Roh (South Korea) and Remedios Torrico Alcudia (Spain) won the first prize. More →

11 Fountains: Franeker, Bolsward, IJlst, and Sneek [3]

Each of the 11 cities tells another story, has another history and has other characteristics. To include those aspects, the population of each city were involved to inspire the artists. Therefore, the 11 cities formed a fountain committee to collaborate with the artists. With the help of this collaboration, each fountain tells its own story, which is told in the following. More →

You call this Madness, We: Drum and Bass – Leeuwarden unmasked [6]

One thing I missed so much during my first and most of the second year of living here in Leeuwarden, was a decent drum and bass event. A place in time and space where you can go mental, dance, jump, free your mind of all trouble and just follow the bass. More →

Internationals in the Spotlight – Leeuwarden unmasked [5]

A great night might as well be followed by an even greater morning. In part 4 Go Dance. Go Smile. Go Play Some Techno I took you on a techno event at a charming club in the heart of Leeuwarden at Poststraat number 21. However, the story didn’t end there. More →

Go Dance. Go Smile. Go Play Some Techno – Leeuwarden unmasked [4]

Right around the corner of Grote Hoogstraat at Poststraat, we can find club 21Leeuwarden. It is a small venue, which ‘stands for underground and where all styles are completely free.’  Its main focus lays on quality of sound and light. Just because the capacity is small, the place welcomes loving visitors only. Nevertheless, 21Leeuwarden is well known for its great techno parties. More →

Wednesday’s Jammers – Leeuwarden unmasked [3]

While exploring the magical lands of Psy-Fi, I stumbled upon a group of musicians in love with the language of music. They didn’t need anything more than their instruments to just jam and see what happens. I found it fascinating to see so many different people, so many different talents on one stage following each other’s footsteps in the making of some awesome jazzy grooves and soulful blues. More →

Have you ever visited the ‘Groene Ster’? – Leeuwarden unmasked [2]

Yes, that’s right we have a green star of our own. It is a land full of white rabbits always hurrying, checking their clocks. Humans fall into the rabbit wholes and then forget about time as we know it, drink magic potions, and sit with the Mad Hatter. Well okay, in the normal world Groene Ster is a park hidden right outside of Leeuwarden as easy to reach with any type of transport. More →

Leeuwarden is… – Leeuwarden unmasked [1]

In the beginning it was more of a hate than love relationship. Sorry, just being honest. Not all love comes from first sight. Looking back at the last three years, on the other hand… With my whole heart I’d say ‘Leeuwarden, city of adventure and unexpected turns – I will miss you!’ More →

What you should know about the Frisian language

Friesland is a small province, but has a lot to offer: orange cake, the Frisian Lakes, sugarbread, the Frisian islands and also: an own language. Around the Oldehoofsterkerkhof and the Prinsentuin a program called “Lân fan Taal” (Land of Language) takes place in 2018. This program is all about the importance of language diversity and multilingualism, because language connects people and creates community and cohesion. This is a good opportunity to acquire some prior knowledge about this particular language: the Frisian language. More →

Patrizia Rangelova from Bulgaria – YourPost’s DNA

My mom named me Patrizia 21 years ago. I took my dad’s surname, so call me miss Rangelova. On a beautiful day in August, when I got my name, I started my life in a beautiful house in a beautiful city called Sofia, which happens to be the capital of Bulgaria. Nineteen years later I took the brave decision to leave for unknown lands to complete my bachelor degree. More →

“Everything is an illusion” – Mata Hari [2]

LEEUWARDEN – “There is another thing I ask you to keep in mind, and that is that Mata Hari and Madame Zelle McLeod are two completely different women. (…) What Mata Hari- the dancer- is allowed, is forbidden to Madame Zelle McLeod. What happens to Mata Hari, does not affect Madame Zelle. Who turns to one, does not turn to the other one”. – Margaretha, 1917 More →

Mata Hari – Mum, dancer and double agent [1]

LEEUWARDEN – The exhibition Mata Hari – the Myth and the Maiden – at Fries Museum in Leeuwarden tells the story of Margaretha Zelle alias Mata Hari alias agent H21. The exhibition in this nature will last until 2nd April 2018. More →

Federico Patelli from Italy – YourPost’s DNA

I’m Federico Patelli, I’m 20 years old, I’m Italian, I’m a Communication student at NHL. I decided to move to The Netherlands from Italy for a while. I’m doing my Erasmus program for 6 months, I chose Hollande and NHL for its reputation. More →

11 Fountains: Harlingen, Workum and Hindeloopen [2]

Each of the 11 cities tells another story, has another history and has other characteristics. To include those aspects, the population of each city were involved to inspire the artists. Therefore, the 11 cities formed a fountain committee to collaborate with the artists. With the help of this collaboration, each fountain tells its own story, which is told in the following. More →

It’s hard to say ‘goodbye’ to Leeuwarden

Before introducing myself I guess I should admit that how I’m afraid of post-exchange depression. I’m twenty-two years old Turkish girl from Istanbul who is on her exchange year in Leeuwarden. I already spend most of my exchange year while writing this article so it might sound bit funny and emotional at the same time. Because nowadays this idea of leaving Leeuwarden so soon is keeping me busy on mind. More →

Friesland – home of Romanian Stray Dogs [2]

Barking Romania is the organization that makes possible the process of bringing the stray dogs from Romania to the Netherlands, and all this is done with the help of Barbara van der Weijen, a wonderful, amazing and courageous woman and dog lover, who dedicates her entire life saving stray dogs and finding them a home. More →

Friesland, home of Romanian stray dogs [1]

In Romania, the topic of stray dogs is a sensitive matter, as in 2013, due to several incidents of people being bitten by them, the former president gave a declaration in which he aimed to kill as many as 200.000 of stray dogs in the city of Bucharest. However, this problem wasn’t a recent one, as the shelters for the stray dogs were known to be insufficient for the number of dogs. Also, the funds were not enough, thus these places becoming inhumane and the dogs had a horrible life. More →

The dogs of Romania – teaser

Read on YourPost the fascinating story about the dogs of Romania, the country of origin of our YourPost-editor Laura Apostol. As a big dog friend, she interviewed Roxana Deissima in Bucharest ánd Barbara van der Weijden in Dronrijp (see photo) about their organization Barking Romania. A story about dogs without future for which there is a safe basket in Friesland.

Thialf: More than the heart of international ice skating

HEERENVEEN – Outdoor rink, roofed stadium, 12.500 seats and several world records. Thialf – a place to set new world records, enjoy diverse ice sports and visit with your family. Thialf is an ice arena in Heerenveen, Netherlands, which long and great history started in 1855, when the Thialf nature park was constructed. More →