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The Meet Maastricht Podcast Meet Maastricht
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Since 2016, Meet Maastricht has been bringing English-language cultural and heritage-focused experiences to the people of Maastricht. While we can't take you on any tours (for now), we've decided to bring our own special brand of Maastricht culture and heritage to the airwaves! That's right, we've started a podcast.
Our podcast will bring you a deep dive into the amazing hidden gems in Maastricht which aren't always open to the public (fortunately we've got some insider knowledge for you). Join us and explore our favourite Dutch city from the comfort of your own home!
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Episode 40: Easter Traditions
Easter being around the corner, Lucy, Steven, and Tania compare Easter traditions in this short episode from the Maastricht, Caribbean, and US perspectives.
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Episode 39: Sinterklaas
In this episode, we explore the beloved holiday tradition of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands. We discuss the controversy surrounding the portrayal of Zwarte Piet, the festivities surrounding Sinterklaas, and the significance of Sinterklaas goodies. We also touch on the association between Sinterklaas and Santa Claus. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of this intriguing tradition.
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Episode 38: The Boschstraat
You may have walked along the Boschstraat but do you know the history behind some of it's beautiful buildings? Today we're chatting about the Boschstraat and some of the stories it has to tell!
For some great archival photographs watch this space for the YouTube video and webpage for this episode!
As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!
You can find us at:
Website: meetmaastricht.eu
Instagram: @meet_maastricht
Facebook: Meet Maastricht
YouTube: Meet Maastricht
To use this content or for further business inquiries please contact Meet Maastricht via our website.
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Episode 37: Bankgebouwen and the Markt (Bank Buildings and the Market)
You cannot miss the large market square (the Markt) in Maastricht and this week we're talking all about it! From the bankgebouwen (bank buildings) to the square itself, this is not one to miss.
Amendment: In this episode Lucy referred to the Stadhuis (city hall) as a renaissance style building but it is actually in the Holland Baroque style.
For some great archival photographs find the YouTube video for this episode here and the webpage here!
As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!
You can find us at:
Website: meetmaastricht.eu
Instagram: @meet_maastricht
Facebook: Meet Maastricht
YouTube: Meet Maastricht
To use this content or for further business inquiries please contact Meet Maastricht via our website.
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Episode 36: Love in a Mist Exhibition at Bureau Europa with Floor van Spaendonck
TW: This podcast contains discussions of fertility and abortion.
This week we are joined by Bureau Europa director Floor van Spaendonck to chat about their new exhibition Love in a Mist - the architecture of fertility. The exhibition will run until 15 August - hopefully we'll all be able to visit it in person before then! Tune in as we discuss fertility, architecture, some of Limburg's wonderful women and more.
A big thanks to Floor for joining us on the podcast. Floor is organising walks with Maastricht locals, so if you would like to take her around your neighbourhood you can contact her here: f.vanspaendonck@bureau-europa.nl
As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!
For some more information and great archival images, check out the youtube video for this episode here and the webpage here.
You can find us at:
Website: meetmaastricht.eu
Instagram: @meet_maastricht
Facebook: Meet Maastricht
YouTube: Meet Maastricht
To use this content or for further business inquiries please contact Meet Maastricht via our website.
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Episode 35: Maastricht FAQs with Joes Minis (Part Two)
This week we're back with part two of our Maastricht FAQs with special guest Joes Minis. This time we cover the Helpoort, that crumbling medieval wall, university buildings and more!
As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!
For some more information and great archival images, check out the youtube video for this episode here and the webpage here.
You can find us at:
Website: meetmaastricht.eu
Instagram: @meet_maastricht
Facebook: Meet Maastricht
YouTube: Meet Maastricht
To use this content or for further business inquiries please contact Meet Maastricht via our website.
(c) Meet Maastricht 2020