The International Culture and Leisure in Holland 2009/2010

On Sunday 20 September in The Hague, for the first time there will be a fair for the Expat & International community showcasing International Culture and Leisure activities in Holland.

The majority of the Expat and International community in Holland works for International governmental or corporate organisations. In the area known as the Randstad which encompasses the 4 major cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht) this population is estimated to be around 120,000.

This group consists of people staying in Holland for a few months or who are still around after 20 years. Within this group there are more than 80 nationalities as well as multiple cultures and languages. However, what tends to unite this group is the choice of English as the main language for communication, though for many it isn't their native tongue.

Many Expats & Internationals are accustomed to living in large cities. For them a travel time of an hour to work or to see a concert is normal. Therefore for many the Randstad could be considered as one large city as you are only an hour away from anywhere else (outside the rush hour).

Especially for top quality International Culture & Leisure events, the organisers of the International Culture & Leisure in Holland 2009/2010 fair believe that Expats and Internationals are prepared to travel one hour. However, how can this public easily find out about what is happening within an hour's drive from home? The answer is the International Culture & Leisure in Holland fair.

On 20 September, the International community can find out about the major international (language no problem) Culture & Leisure events taking place in Holland during the cultural season 2009/2010. There will be over 100 culture and leisure organisations present ranging from classical music to water rafting. Additionally there will be information on careers, education as well as information on events in Holland organised by other International cultural organisations eg. African and Asian cultural activities. Also around 40 sports and social clubs from The Hague region will be represented.

For children there will be an activity area, while for adults there will be a coffee area which can be a good place to relax and meet friends.

This event replaces the "The International Community Fair" - which last year attracted nearly 200 organisations and over 4,000 visitors.

The International community fair was targeted at The Hague's Expat and International community, while the new fair extends a welcome to all the Expats and Internationals living in the Holland.

Tickets will be available mid August.

For more information go to: www.FeelathomeinTheHague.com

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