Events for January 2012
Happy New Year readers! Here's hoping 2012 brings you amazing travel tales, memories and adventures. For those of you heading to Amsterdam for the first holiday of 2012 there are a lot of fun things in store. The good news is that prices are still low (off-peak rates and all that), there's plenty of post holiday charm and calm going around and there's lots of interesting activities in store. Remember to make the most of all that comes with the beautiful white winter, especially the ice skating rinks along with tasty winter treats such as Koek en Zopie, Stamppot, Oliebollen and more. I could tell you what each of these are - but then what would happen to your half of the homework?
Story Highlights
- Paradiso Korendagen
- Jumping Amsterdam
- Impro Amsterdam
- Amsterdam Fashion Week
Paradiso Korendagen - January 13 to 14, 2012
The 26th edition of Paradiso's Choir Days features 140 different international choirs, treating listeners to a wide variety of genres including Pop, Jazz, Folk, Soul and more. Tickets are just €2.50 and are available at the door. www.paradiso.nl www.paradiso.nl
Jumping Amsterdam - January 19 to 22, 2012
Fans of all things equine will be happy at this annual equestrian tournament filled with skilled and handsome horses (and riders). The event attracts top athletes from around the world to compete before an enthralled audience. Besides the competitions, there are various horse shows, merchandise, food and drinks, musical entertainment, and special children's shows throughout. www.jumpingamsterdam.nl www.jumpingamsterdam.nl
Impro Amsterdam - January 23 to 28, 2012
Theatre buffs can make their way to the 17th edition of the International Improvisational Theater Festival or Impro Amsterdam as it's better known. Here actors from all over the world improvise a variety of emotions before amused audiences at Amsterdam's Rozentheater. Teams of actors from the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Brazil, Germany, New Zealand, the USA, France and various other countries come together to extemporize for six days of entertaining performances. www.impro-amsterdam.nl
Amsterdam Fashion Week - January 25 to 29, 2012
For all the budding fashionistas, social butterflies and just those in desperate need of a style makeover, there is the semi-annual, Amsterdam Fashion Week. Twice a year, Fashion Week becomes the central focus of the Dutch fashion world, with a full schedule of catwalk shows, trade fairs, presentations, lectures and parties. The official Fashion Week events are for industry insiders only, taking place at the former Gas Factories in Amsterdam's Westergas area, however we commoners needn't fret because Fashion Week DOWNTOWN is there to cater to our fashion needs, putting on numerous public catwalk shows, parties, shop launches, lectures, and expositions. All are organised in collaboration with local museums, galleries, clubs and shops. www.aifw.nl
- Ankita Mahabir
