First applications for ‘Dichter van Fryslân’ have been received

28/07/2017

A week after the opening of the subscription period, the first applications for ‘Poet of Fryslân’ have been received. Want to apply? Send a brief motivation together with one self-written new Frisian poem fia the application form on this website.

On this website you will also find more information about the procedure, what we ask and what we offer. The subscription period runs until Sunday 10 September. 43 days left …

‘Thunder Overhead’, a new poem by the Poet of Friesland and the City Poet of Leeuwarden

03/05/2025

‘Thunder Overhead’ is the latest poem by Arjan Hut as Poet of Friesland, in collaboration with the City Poet of Leeuwarden, Marrit Jellema. Today it can also be read in the Friesch Dagblad, the Leeuwarder Courant and on the website of Omrop Fryslân. Next Sunday the poem will be recited by both laureates during Remembrance Day on 4 May in Leeuwarden.

‘Lighten up, Kim Jong-un’, a new poem by the Poet Laureate of Friesland

04/12/2024

‘Lighten up, Kim Jong-un’ is the latest poem by Arjan Hut as Poet Laureate of Friesland. Today it can also be read in the regional newspapers Friesch Dagblad, Leeuwarder Courant and on the website of Omrop Fryslân.