Netherlands Edition

May 15, 2027

Nationale Deltadag leads today's complete edition for Netherlands.

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A police boat navigates near the Eye Film Museum on a vibrant day in Amsterdam.
Regional/Cultural Day

Nationale Deltadag

A day celebrating the Delta Works, the largest flood defense system in the world. The Delta Works was built after the North Sea flood of 1953, which killed 1,836 people and flooded 200,000 hectares of land. The flood defense system consists of 13 sections, including dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers, and it was declared one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The most impressive part of the Delta Works is the Oosterscheldekering (Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier), which is 9 kilometers long and can be raised when a storm approaches. The Netherlands is below sea level for approximately one-third of its territory, and the Dutch have been fighting the water for over 1,000 years.

The majestic facade of the Assemblee Nationale in Paris, showcasing classic architecture.
Regional/Cultural Day

Nationale Fietsdag

A day of celebrating the most Dutch thing of all: cycling. The Netherlands has more bicycles than people (23 million bicycles for 17 million people), and the cycling culture is the foundation of the Dutch identity. The Dutch cycle an average of 1,000 kilometers per year, and there are over 35,000 kilometers of dedicated cycling paths in the country. The tradition is to take a long bike ride on National Cycling Day, and the routes are organized by the ANWB (the Dutch automobile association). The bicycle is not a sport in the Netherlands; it is a way of life, and the Dutch use their bicycles for everything: commuting to work, going to the supermarket, taking the children to school, and going out at night.

Close-up of an alpine ibex resting on a rocky cliff in Vanoise National Park.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of France Day

You recognize the gray wolf, Eurasian brown bear, and European badger as France's distinctive native wildlife. You observe that French households most commonly keep dogs, cats, and rabbits as beloved domestic pets. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

Three traditional yerba mate cups with bombillas on a vibrant cloth indoors.
Regional/Cultural Day

Products of Paraguay Day

You drink terere, a cold herbal beverage served in gourds, and you consume products like Tereré brands and Paraguayan yerba mate from companies like Establecimiento Las Marías. You know that yerba mate culture defines daily social rituals and represents Paraguay's indigenous and colonial heritage.