YourPost contributes to DNA artwork

The art project DNALWD2018 collects the personal stories or memories of everyone who has ‘something’ with Leeuwarden. Stories about work, friendship, hobby, the love for your partner or passion for your sport. The possibilities are endless. The editors of YourPost also feel involved in this community art project.
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Tereza Baráková from Czech Republic – YourPost’s DNA

Hi all! My name is Tereza Baráková, I’m 22 years old and I moved to Leeuwarden for my exchange stay at NHL where my major is Communication. I come from the Czech Republic where I study Marketing Communication in the beautiful city called Zlin. More

Remedios Torrico Alcudia from Spain – YourPost’s DNA

¡Hola! My name is Remedios Torrico Alcudia, I left Spain a couple of months ago to become an international student in Leeuwarden for a semester. Back in Spain I study journalism and being part of YourPost has not only been an honour but also a great opportunity to become better in a field that I’m really passionate about. More

Beer from Leeuwarden [3] – Grutte Pier; A rebel from the 15th century revived in the taste of beer

Pier Gerlofs Donia, known as Grutte Pier, is a Frisian rebel and freedom fighter. He lived in the time period around 1480- 1520 and grew up in Kimswerd, near the seaport Harlingen in Friesland, where he used to be a farmer. His appearance was explained as massive, tall as a tree, strong as a horse, broad shoulders, with a long beard. More

Beer from Leeuwarden [2] – Pass on the crown: De Kroon op Leeuwarden

In 1800 De Kroon aan het Noordvliet was the last brewery that closed in Leeuwarden. Figure out how De Kroon (crown) aan het Noordvliet inspired De Kroon op Leeuwarden and how the crown passed on in Leeuwarden over the centuries. More

Beer from Leeuwarden [1] – Leeuwarder beer history

Did you know that Leeuwarden owns a beer history that goes back to 15th century? Leeuwarden is a city with many aspects, beer history is one of it – containing a beer law and the disappearance of its beer breweries. This history is revived and historical events are implemented in the beer rise of nowadays. More

The inevitability of sustainable transportation

Madelon van Kempen, born in Brabant, has been promoting sustainable transport for years. She hopes to stimulate as many people as possible to follow her example. For a while now, she is heavily involved in the Elfwegentocht; two fossil fuel-free weeks planned in Fryslân from the first, till the 14th of July, 2018. More

Alyssa van der Galiën from the Netherlands – YourPost’s DNA

My name is Alyssa van der Galiën, I am 19 years old, and I am from Harlingen, Friesland, where I have lived my whole life. I am currently studying Media and Entertainment management at Stenden in Leeuwarden, so I am in Leeuwarden almost every day. More

11 Fountains: Stavoren, Sloten, Dokkum and Leeuwarden [4]

  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