From toast with a Dutch twist to pin the tail on the donkey
In 2019, we rolled out the Young & Old Guide at our out-of-school care and daycare centres, with tips and initiatives for our colleagues to help them take action against loneliness among the elderly. One of these initiatives is a lunch for our children and local elderly people. But not just any lunch, a lunch with a distinct traditional Dutch flavour, complete with traditional Dutch games, dishes, and songs for both young and old. This lunch is a nationwide Partou event. Each Partou centre decides individually whether or not to join in, as they may also opt to take action against loneliness in a different way.
A traditional Dutch playlist
Besides a variety of traditional Dutch dishes and games to make this day a success, we have also put together a Spotify playlist with traditional Dutch children's songs and old Dutch music by such artists as Ramses Shaffy, Willeke Alberti, Father Abraham, and Benny Neyman. Click here to listen to these songs.