By Roy Lie A Tjam.It was a memorable evening, with elegant performances by harpist Jaike Bakker and flutist Dorine Schade, both members of the Residentie Orkest. The venue for the Residentie Orkest Business Circle rotates regularly, and on this occasion, the premises of the Rabobank Regio Den Haag, Korte Vijverberg, were chosen. Artistic director Roland Kieft welcomed Business Circle members to the event and offered an exclusive preview of the content of the new concert season. Actor Aus Greidanus then took the stage to present a resume of his part in the Symphonic Friday, in which he plays composer Alexander Zemlinsky who lost his beloved Alma to Mahler. The first Symphonic Friday features love songs of Alma (herself a composer) by Karin Strobos, and is followed by the first symphony from Gustav Mahler.Mr Kieft and managing director Sandra Bruinsma together delivered a presentation to the assembled guests. Jaap Wielaart, Chairman of Rabobank Den Haag, then shared with the audience his reflections on the “Speech from the Throne”. He stressed the importance of a strong culture presence in the city of The Hague, observing that this is a key reason for Rabobank’s partnership with the Residentie Orkest.The Residentie Orkest itself is enjoying great success. Subscriptions for upcoming concerts have increased by 10%, and October’s annual Gala has already sold out. RO publicity is increasingly visible throughout The Hague, with entire trams now bearing its name.In order to attract new audiences, the organisation intends to begin holding short public lectures, with actors telling a story or enacting classical concert performances.
World leaders at the opening of the New Suez Canal – Picture by Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan.
The New Suez Canal (قناة السويس الجديدة), or rather the expansion of the old canal, was ceremoniously opened on 6 August 2015 by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.
The enlarged capacity allows for ships to sail in both directions at the same time over much of the canal’s length. Beforehand, much of the canal was only one shipping lane wide, with limited wider basins for passing. This is expected to decrease waiting time from 11 hours to 3 hours for most ships and to increase the capacity of the Suez Canal from 49 to 97 ships a day. The construction of the new canal was initially scheduled to take five years. It was then reduced to three years, and finally ordered by President El Sisi to be completed in only one year.
42 companies were selected to work on the canal “under the supervision of the Egyptian armed forces”. Amongst them, Royal Boskalis Westminster and Van Oord, both based in The Netherlands; Jan de Nul Group (from Belgium and Luxembourg) and Deme Group from Belgium. The companies would work in five zones while engineers from the Egyptian Army work exclusively in a sixth zone.
Family Picture at the opening of the New Suez Canal.
The list of international figures attending the ceremony of the new Suez Canal project, which the Egyptian government described as a national project that shall boost the country’s economy, included Arab leaders, especially hailing from the Gulf as well as African presidents and prime ministers, along with some European delegations.
French President François Hollande was the most conspicuous delegate, and was duly designated as “Guest of Honor”. Other heads of state at hand were HM King Hamad II of Bahrain, HM King Abdullah II of Jordan, HH The Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah IV bin Ahmed Al-Jabr Al-Ali Al Sabah, Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi, Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir or Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
The United Arab Emirates, whose National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) was the lead company dredging and drilling the new Suez Canal, dispatched HH The Crown Prince of Abu DhabiandDefence Minister, General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as Dubai’s Amir, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince, Prince Mohamed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud attended the ceremony. Prince Mohammed bin Salman was paying his second visit to Egypt in less than a week, following the signing of the “Cairo Declaration” between the two countries, an agreement which outlines six facets of cooperation between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev represented Russia. During a state visit to Russia in 2014, President El Sisi said that he had agreed with his Russian counterpart President Vladimir Putin to establish a Russian industrial zone as part of the project.
UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon represented Prime Minister David Cameron.at the ceremony along with Her Britannic Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt, John Casson. Likewise Italy dispatched Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti in the wake of rising mutual cooperation between the two countries on the Libyan crisis and on combating illegal immigration.
On the picture Philip Hammond and Federica Mogherini.
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond was in Brussels 22 and 23 September to meet representatives of the European Commission, members of the European Parliament and business leaders as part of Her Britannic Majesty’s Government’s renegotiation of the United Kingdom’s ties with the EU.
During this jaunt Hammond likewise met Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders as part of his agenda fostering reforms within the EU.
Bilateral Ambassador Alison Rose, UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, Permanent Representative Ivan Rogers – Picture by amchameu.eu
In the framework of his visit, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU, HE Ambassador Shan Morgan organised a round-table titled “UK Competitiveness” on Wednesday, 23 September, with numerous business people in Brussels.
The event was also attended by Britain’s bilateral ambassador to Belgium, HE Alison Rose, and the Managing Director of AmCham EU, Susan Danger.
For more information:
The Rt Hon Philip Hammond: https://www.gov.uk/government/people/philip-Hammond
US American Chamber of Commerce to the EU: www.amchameu.eu/
On Saturday, October 3rd will Rwandans from all over Europe and from different corners of the world gather in the Netherlands to celebrate Rwanda Day. This day is an opportunity to discuss together on progress in Rwanda, but also to come up with solutions to the challenges in the small African country.
President Paul Kagame will be the guest of honor and he will take after his speech at an interactive session with the guests.
Commenting on this special event said HE Jean Pierre Karabaranga, ambassador of Rwanda in the Netherlands:
“The meeting serves as a way to connect to each other again, with the history that we have, but we can learn from today’s Rwanda and how everyone can play a role in the future Rwanda Now Rwandans from near and far gathered. will arrive in the Netherlands, we work together progress; but the most important is that we remain committed and preferably redouble our efforts to build up a prosperous country. “
The success of Rwanda depends on all Rwandans who live at home and abroad. By cooperating with each other, but also by working with friends from Rwanda set objectives can be achieved. By celebrating Day of Rwanda, the Rwandan community gets abroad the opportunity to understand its role and determine with regard to the future of the country.
Earlier editions of Rwanda Day was held in Dallas, Atlanta, Toronto, London, Boston, Paris, Chicago and Brussels, where thousands of Rwandans spectators.
In the Netherlands, will present Rwandan banks and real estate companies to Rwandans living abroad and to inform them about financial services, including chargebacks and the ability to invest in the real estate market. There will also be a selection of Rwandan companies are present to showcase their products.
Young professionals and entrepreneurs from both Rwanda and from abroad will be the development and the business environment of the country to discuss.
Prior to the Rwanda Day on October 3 was launched today by the Rwanda Development Board in collaboration with the Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague and the Netherlands African Business Council (NABC), a highly successful Business Matchmaking Event held in Amsterdam which has been visited by more than 300 companies from Rwanda and the Netherlands.
For more information about Rwanda Day visit: www.rwandaday.org.Follow twittered on the conversations withRwanda and #RwandaDay.
The European Commission has launched the Capital Markets Union (CMU) Action Plan for a true single market to help build capital within the 28 EU Member States. One of the urgent actions published in the plan includes the re-introduction of sound security markets.
The action plan was designed to remove obstacles for cross-border investments in the EU and access to finance. The current climate is difficult for companies that have bank financing and low dependency on capital markets. If the deep venture capital markets of the US were available to the EU between 2009 and 2014, there would have been an excess of EUR 90 billion funding for EU companies.
Alternative sources of funding widely available in other parts of the world were listed for companies struggling to find resources, especially SMEs and start-ups. These include capital markets, venture capital, crowd-funding and asset management industry. It is integral to have diverse sources of funding for investment and developing businesses to maintain financial stability.
In the event of security problems in the banking sector, the benefits to businesses and access to finance may be mitigated. For this reason the CMU represents an important step towards the completion of the European Economic and Monetary Union.
Nouveau Niche designer Lilli Jahilo is to launch her new Fall/Winter 2016 collection at the historic Grand Hotel Amrath Kurhaus in The Hague. The award-winning Nordic fashion designer presented her brand in the Netherlands after her first successful appearance in Holland in 2014.
“I think The Hague is the perfect market to enter the global market because of the city’s internationally-minded community. It is heartwarming to see our impeccably elegant designs of ethical production line, find a way into people’s hearts”, says the designer.
Lilli Jahilo focuses on dresses that are designed to empower the modern woman. As a Chanel-trained designer, Lilli maintains the highest levels of craftsmanship at all levels — including design, fabric selection and hiring the best seamstresses and tailors in-house.
No detail is overlooked in the creation of these heirloom-quality dresses, whether ready-to-wear or made-to-order. Even the most minimal garments have a special embellishment waiting to be discovered. Lilli emphasizes that: “Everything is designed and produced responsibly. It’s modern luxury that you can consume with a clear conscience.” When you touch a Lilli Jahilo dress, you can feel the time and care that has gone into each limited edition piece. This is slow fashion at its best.
Following the success of her debut at the Mercedes-Benz Concept Store in The Hague in 2014, fashion designer Lilli Jahilo will host a Collection Preview and Private Sale of her new Fall/Winter 2016 Collection, inspired by the clarity of Nordic nature.
This exclusive event will take place in the Cor Ruys room at the Grand Hotel Amrath Kurhaus on Wednesday, 23 September 2015, from 13:00 to 16:00. RSVP required.
For more information:info@lillijahilo.comwww.lillijahilo.com
On the picture the President of Korea Park Geun Hye.
During the summit held at Seoul, Korea, President Donald Tusk expressed the following:
At the summit, we discussed regional issues affecting the European neighbourhood. I expressed my thanks to Korea for having voted in favour of United Nations General Assembly Resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea. We also agreed to support full and rapid implementation of the Minsk Agreements by all sides. This also includes Russia.We both view investing in science and technology as key to generating future jobs and growth in our economies. We have seen a major leap in exchanges of researchers, of joint projects between Korean and European institutions and the opening of new areas of cooperation, such as the commitment to work jointly on development of 5G. Today, we agreed to further strengthen our cooperation in this area.President Tusk and Korean President Park Geun HyeWe also agreed to explore ways to use our Free Trade Agreement to grow closer together on both trade and investment. The three framework agreements we have signed since 2010 go beyond trade, investment and economic cooperation, however. They have also opened up the possibility to work together in the political and security spheres. We have already deepened our efforts in this area since the last summit. And I was very gratified to hear today of your country’s intention to expand cooperation further with us, such as in the counter-piracy operations off the Horn of Africa.We lastly discussed in our meetings the global challenges that we face around the world. Again, we discussed solutions to better tackle those challenges, whether it be countering threats such as terrorism or climate change.In three months, Paris will see one of the most important international events of the year: the UN climate conference, whose goal is to adopt a new climate change agreement. Climate change may put at risk not only the environment, but also prosperity, or even more broadly stability and security. To reach the deal, the European Union submitted the most ambitious contribution to date. In order to succeed, we need others, in particular major economies like the Korean, to join our lead in this process.
Tuesday 6 October at 17.00hrs. at Town Hall De Paauw in WassenaarHelen Sear and Stuart Cameron will comment their experience of conceiving and working together on the exhibition for Wales in Venice …the rest is smoke.
This lecture is part of the additional programme alongside the current exhibition A Selection of Pavilions in Town Hall De Paauw for which our guest curator Yvette van Caldenborgh has made a selection of the pavilions of The Venice Biennale.
Programme
17.00hrs. Word of welcome by Mr Jan Hoekema, Mayor of Wassenaar
17.05hrs. In conversation with Helen Sear and Stuart Cameron (in English)
18.00hrs. Reception
18.30hrs. End of programme
RSVP
Reservations can be made by sending an email to rsvplezing@wassenaar.nl
Address: Raadhuislaan 22 | 2242 CP Wassenaar
Additional information: Eva Kuhlemeier | 088 6549 564 | www.wassenaar.nl | www.helensear.com
Participation is free of charge.
On the picture The King and the Queen of the Netherlands, Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien.By Duke Michael of Mecklenburg & Baron Henri Estramant.
Saturday, 26 September, Amsterdam: Their Majesties The King and Queen of the Netherlands accompanied by HRH Princess Beatrix attended a gathering at the Royal Theatre Carré in Amsterdam to mark the end of the celebrations in the framework of the kingdom’s 200th birthday.
Thereafter the festivities were finished off with performances around the Magere bridge in the Amstel river.
Other prominent Oranjes present during the celebrations included:
HRH Princess Margriet and Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven
TRH Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien
HRH Princess Irene
HRH Princess Mabel van Oranje-Nassau
TH Prince Bernhard and Princess Annette van Oranje-Nassau
HH Prince Floris van Oranje-NassauThe evening’s topic was “Eenheid in verscheidenheid” (Unity in Diversity).
The latter meant to symbolise the homeland that the Kingdom offers to a plethora of cultures, life styles, dialects, traditions, persuasions and opinions.
Exactly two hundred years ago, King Willem I, was installed in Amsterdam as “King of the Netherlands”. Previously between 1813-1815 the foundations and legal frameworks for the recognition of the Dutch provinces as a united kingdom were laid out.
In total there were six large national events organised in the framework of “200 years Kingdom of the Netherlands” by the national committee in charge of the celebrations. Since November 2013 the aforementioned national events took place in Scheveningen, Den Haag, Sint Maarten, Maastricht, Zwolle and finally in Amsterdam.
Just a few days before on 15 September the Dutch Royal Couple had formally opened the new session of Parliament on Prinsjesdag. Of particular relevance was the fact that this year the King and Queen were joined by TRH Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien who returned to live full-time in The Netherlands after many years abroad.
For more information:
200 years “Kingdom of the Netherlands”: www.200jaarkoninkrijk.nl
Final celebrations on the site of Blauw Bloed: www.eo.nl/blauwbloed/aflevering-detail/blauw-bloed-20150926t194515/
By Ivens Signorini, Trade, Investment and Tourism Office at the Embassy of Brazil to The Netherlands.
Officially designated as U-27, Navio Escola Brasil or “NE Brasil” is a frigate of the Brazilian Navy used to give field training for young officers to be graduated by the Brazilian Navy Academy. The 130-metres long ship travels every year to a number of ports and countries around the world.
NE Brasil
In 2015, the NE “BRASIL” departed from Rio de Janeiro on July 26th and is travelling the following itinerary: Natal (BR), Funchal (PT); Toulon (FR); Civitavecchia (IT); Valencia (ES); Lisbon (PT); Rotterdam (NL); Hamburg (DE); London (UK); Rouen (FR); New York (US); Jacksonville (US); Cartagena (CO); Guayaquil (EC); Callao (PE); Valparaiso (CL); Mar del Plata (AR); Montevideo (UY).
Following the Brazilian Navy tradition, NE “BRASIL” organised upon its arrival a cocktail reception onboard in the evening of September 19th. With about 250 guests, the event brought together Dutch authorities, representatives of companies doing business with Brazil and Brazilian expats living in the Netherlands.
Moored at the Cruise Terminal of Rotterdam, the NE “BRASIL” event was all about celebrating its visit to the Netherlands and offering a glance of the Brazilian hospitality at the very heart of Rotterdam.
HE Ambassador Paragibe dos Santos Tarragô attended the function alongside members of his embassy staff.
For more information:
Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil to The Netherlands (Ambassador Piragibe dos Santos Tarragô): http://haia.itamaraty.gov.br/pt-br/
Consulate General of Brazil in Rotterdam (Consul General Alexandre Gueiros): http://roterda.itamaraty.gov.br
E Brasil: www.defesa.gov.br/noticias/16347-navio-escola-brasil-parte-em-sua-29-viagem-de-instrucao-de-guardas-marinha
Dutch Brazilian Chamber of Commerce: www.dutcham.com.br
EUBrasil: www.eubrasil.eu/en/
Commenting on this special event said HE Jean Pierre Karabaranga, ambassador of Rwanda in the Netherlands:
“The meeting serves as a way to connect to each other again, with the history that we have, but we can learn from today’s Rwanda and how everyone can play a role in the future Rwanda Now Rwandans from near and far gathered. will arrive in the Netherlands, we work together progress; but the most important is that we remain committed and preferably redouble our efforts to build up a prosperous country. “
The success of Rwanda depends on all Rwandans who live at home and abroad. By cooperating with each other, but also by working with friends from Rwanda set objectives can be achieved. By celebrating Day of Rwanda, the Rwandan community gets abroad the opportunity to understand its role and determine with regard to the future of the country.
Earlier editions of Rwanda Day was held in Dallas, Atlanta, Toronto, London, Boston, Paris, Chicago and Brussels, where thousands of Rwandans spectators.
In the Netherlands, will present Rwandan banks and real estate companies to Rwandans living abroad and to inform them about financial services, including chargebacks and the ability to invest in the real estate market. There will also be a selection of Rwandan companies are present to showcase their products.
Young professionals and entrepreneurs from both Rwanda and from abroad will be the development and the business environment of the country to discuss.
Prior to the Rwanda Day on October 3 was launched today by the Rwanda Development Board in collaboration with the Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague and the Netherlands African Business Council (NABC), a highly successful Business Matchmaking Event held in Amsterdam which has been visited by more than 300 companies from Rwanda and the Netherlands.
For more information about Rwanda Day visit: www.rwandaday.org.
Follow twittered on the conversations withRwanda and #RwandaDay. 
Commenting on this special event said HE Jean Pierre Karabaranga, ambassador of Rwanda in the Netherlands:
“The meeting serves as a way to connect to each other again, with the history that we have, but we can learn from today’s Rwanda and how everyone can play a role in the future Rwanda Now Rwandans from near and far gathered. will arrive in the Netherlands, we work together progress; but the most important is that we remain committed and preferably redouble our efforts to build up a prosperous country. “
The success of Rwanda depends on all Rwandans who live at home and abroad. By cooperating with each other, but also by working with friends from Rwanda set objectives can be achieved. By celebrating Day of Rwanda, the Rwandan community gets abroad the opportunity to understand its role and determine with regard to the future of the country.
Earlier editions of Rwanda Day was held in Dallas, Atlanta, Toronto, London, Boston, Paris, Chicago and Brussels, where thousands of Rwandans spectators.
In the Netherlands, will present Rwandan banks and real estate companies to Rwandans living abroad and to inform them about financial services, including chargebacks and the ability to invest in the real estate market. There will also be a selection of Rwandan companies are present to showcase their products.
Young professionals and entrepreneurs from both Rwanda and from abroad will be the development and the business environment of the country to discuss.
Prior to the Rwanda Day on October 3 was launched today by the Rwanda Development Board in collaboration with the Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague and the Netherlands African Business Council (NABC), a highly successful Business Matchmaking Event held in Amsterdam which has been visited by more than 300 companies from Rwanda and the Netherlands.
For more information about Rwanda Day visit: www.rwandaday.org.
Follow twittered on the conversations withRwanda and #RwandaDay. 
“I think The Hague is the perfect market to enter the global market because of the city’s internationally-minded community. It is heartwarming to see our impeccably elegant designs of ethical production line, find a way into people’s hearts”, says the designer.
Lilli Jahilo focuses on dresses that are designed to empower the modern woman. As a Chanel-trained designer, Lilli maintains the highest levels of craftsmanship at all levels — including design, fabric selection and hiring the best seamstresses and tailors in-house.
No detail is overlooked in the creation of these heirloom-quality dresses, whether ready-to-wear or made-to-order. Even the most minimal garments have a special embellishment waiting to be discovered. Lilli emphasizes that: “Everything is designed and produced responsibly. It’s modern luxury that you can consume with a clear conscience.” When you touch a Lilli Jahilo dress, you can feel the time and care that has gone into each limited edition piece. This is slow fashion at its best.
Following the success of her debut at the Mercedes-Benz Concept Store in The Hague in 2014, fashion designer Lilli Jahilo will host a Collection Preview and Private Sale of her new Fall/Winter 2016 Collection, inspired by the clarity of Nordic nature.
This exclusive event will take place in the Cor Ruys room at the Grand Hotel Amrath Kurhaus on Wednesday, 23 September 2015, from 13:00 to 16:00. RSVP required.
For more information:
info@lillijahilo.com
www.lillijahilo.com
“I think The Hague is the perfect market to enter the global market because of the city’s internationally-minded community. It is heartwarming to see our impeccably elegant designs of ethical production line, find a way into people’s hearts”, says the designer.
Lilli Jahilo focuses on dresses that are designed to empower the modern woman. As a Chanel-trained designer, Lilli maintains the highest levels of craftsmanship at all levels — including design, fabric selection and hiring the best seamstresses and tailors in-house.
No detail is overlooked in the creation of these heirloom-quality dresses, whether ready-to-wear or made-to-order. Even the most minimal garments have a special embellishment waiting to be discovered. Lilli emphasizes that: “Everything is designed and produced responsibly. It’s modern luxury that you can consume with a clear conscience.” When you touch a Lilli Jahilo dress, you can feel the time and care that has gone into each limited edition piece. This is slow fashion at its best.
Following the success of her debut at the Mercedes-Benz Concept Store in The Hague in 2014, fashion designer Lilli Jahilo will host a Collection Preview and Private Sale of her new Fall/Winter 2016 Collection, inspired by the clarity of Nordic nature.
This exclusive event will take place in the Cor Ruys room at the Grand Hotel Amrath Kurhaus on Wednesday, 23 September 2015, from 13:00 to 16:00. RSVP required.
For more information:
info@lillijahilo.com
www.lillijahilo.com
This lecture is part of the additional programme alongside the current exhibition A Selection of Pavilions in Town Hall De Paauw for which our guest curator Yvette van Caldenborgh has made a selection of the pavilions of The Venice Biennale.
Programme
17.00hrs. Word of welcome by Mr Jan Hoekema, Mayor of Wassenaar
17.05hrs. In conversation with Helen Sear and Stuart Cameron (in English)
18.00hrs. Reception
18.30hrs. End of programme
RSVP
Reservations can be made by sending an email to rsvplezing@wassenaar.nl
Address: Raadhuislaan 22 | 2242 CP Wassenaar
Additional information: Eva Kuhlemeier | 088 6549 564 | www.wassenaar.nl | www.helensear.com
Participation is free of charge. 
Other prominent Oranjes present during the celebrations included:
HRH Princess Margriet and Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven
TRH Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien
HRH Princess Irene
HRH Princess Mabel van Oranje-Nassau
TH Prince Bernhard and Princess Annette van Oranje-Nassau
HH Prince Floris van Oranje-Nassau
The evening’s topic was “Eenheid in verscheidenheid” (Unity in Diversity).
The latter meant to symbolise the homeland that the Kingdom offers to a plethora of cultures, life styles, dialects, traditions, persuasions and opinions.
Exactly two hundred years ago, King Willem I, was installed in Amsterdam as “King of the Netherlands”. Previously between 1813-1815 the foundations and legal frameworks for the recognition of the Dutch provinces as a united kingdom were laid out.
In total there were six large national events organised in the framework of “200 years Kingdom of the Netherlands” by the national committee in charge of the celebrations. Since November 2013 the aforementioned national events took place in Scheveningen, Den Haag, Sint Maarten, Maastricht, Zwolle and finally in Amsterdam.
Just a few days before on 15 September the Dutch Royal Couple had formally opened the new session of Parliament on Prinsjesdag. Of particular relevance was the fact that this year the King and Queen were joined by TRH Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien who returned to live full-time in The Netherlands after many years abroad.
For more information:
200 years “Kingdom of the Netherlands”: www.200jaarkoninkrijk.nl
Final celebrations on the site of Blauw Bloed: www.eo.nl/blauwbloed/aflevering-detail/blauw-bloed-20150926t194515/ 
Other prominent Oranjes present during the celebrations included:
HRH Princess Margriet and Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven
TRH Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien
HRH Princess Irene
HRH Princess Mabel van Oranje-Nassau
TH Prince Bernhard and Princess Annette van Oranje-Nassau
HH Prince Floris van Oranje-Nassau
The evening’s topic was “Eenheid in verscheidenheid” (Unity in Diversity).
The latter meant to symbolise the homeland that the Kingdom offers to a plethora of cultures, life styles, dialects, traditions, persuasions and opinions.
Exactly two hundred years ago, King Willem I, was installed in Amsterdam as “King of the Netherlands”. Previously between 1813-1815 the foundations and legal frameworks for the recognition of the Dutch provinces as a united kingdom were laid out.
In total there were six large national events organised in the framework of “200 years Kingdom of the Netherlands” by the national committee in charge of the celebrations. Since November 2013 the aforementioned national events took place in Scheveningen, Den Haag, Sint Maarten, Maastricht, Zwolle and finally in Amsterdam.
Just a few days before on 15 September the Dutch Royal Couple had formally opened the new session of Parliament on Prinsjesdag. Of particular relevance was the fact that this year the King and Queen were joined by TRH Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien who returned to live full-time in The Netherlands after many years abroad.
For more information:
200 years “Kingdom of the Netherlands”: www.200jaarkoninkrijk.nl
Final celebrations on the site of Blauw Bloed: www.eo.nl/blauwbloed/aflevering-detail/blauw-bloed-20150926t194515/ 
Following the Brazilian Navy tradition, NE “BRASIL” organised upon its arrival a cocktail reception onboard in the evening of September 19th. With about 250 guests, the event brought together Dutch authorities, representatives of companies doing business with Brazil and Brazilian expats living in the Netherlands.
Moored at the Cruise Terminal of Rotterdam, the NE “BRASIL” event was all about celebrating its visit to the Netherlands and offering a glance of the Brazilian hospitality at the very heart of Rotterdam.
HE Ambassador Paragibe dos Santos Tarragô attended the function alongside members of his embassy staff.
For more information:
Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil to The Netherlands (Ambassador Piragibe dos Santos Tarragô): http://haia.itamaraty.gov.br/pt-br/
Consulate General of Brazil in Rotterdam (Consul General Alexandre Gueiros): http://roterda.itamaraty.gov.br
E Brasil: www.defesa.gov.br/noticias/16347-navio-escola-brasil-parte-em-sua-29-viagem-de-instrucao-de-guardas-marinha
Dutch Brazilian Chamber of Commerce: www.dutcham.com.br
EUBrasil: www.eubrasil.eu/en/
Following the Brazilian Navy tradition, NE “BRASIL” organised upon its arrival a cocktail reception onboard in the evening of September 19th. With about 250 guests, the event brought together Dutch authorities, representatives of companies doing business with Brazil and Brazilian expats living in the Netherlands.
Moored at the Cruise Terminal of Rotterdam, the NE “BRASIL” event was all about celebrating its visit to the Netherlands and offering a glance of the Brazilian hospitality at the very heart of Rotterdam.
HE Ambassador Paragibe dos Santos Tarragô attended the function alongside members of his embassy staff.
For more information:
Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil to The Netherlands (Ambassador Piragibe dos Santos Tarragô): http://haia.itamaraty.gov.br/pt-br/
Consulate General of Brazil in Rotterdam (Consul General Alexandre Gueiros): http://roterda.itamaraty.gov.br
E Brasil: www.defesa.gov.br/noticias/16347-navio-escola-brasil-parte-em-sua-29-viagem-de-instrucao-de-guardas-marinha
Dutch Brazilian Chamber of Commerce: www.dutcham.com.br
EUBrasil: www.eubrasil.eu/en/