One day after the official appointment, Eeltsje Hettinga as first Poet of Fryslian performed at the Explore the North festival in Leeuwarden. With a strong performance in the Westerkerk, which he concluded with the Poet of Fryslân poem ‘Under de steden’, his first performance as Poet of Fryslân was a fact.
Arjan Hut will continue in his role as Poet Laureate of Fryslân through 2026. Earlier this year, the Provincial Council of Fryslân approved the extension of his appointment. Consequently, Hut, who was officially designated as Poet Laureate of Fryslân in 2023, will be able to continue his work and projects as the province’s poetic ambassador for one additional year. Among other activities, he will open a walking exhibition he has curated at the literature festival Meet Me at the Lighthouse in November, featuring unique book covers from Frisian poetry collections.
‘Not on Us’ is the latest poem by Arjan Hut as Poet of Fryslân. Today it can also be read in the Friesch Dagblad, the Leeuwarder Courant, and on the website of Omrop Fryslân.