Poet of Fryslân opens new online culture stage

21/03/2020

It is World Poetry Day and today at 3:00 pm the Poet of Fryslân opens the new online culture stage of Leeuwarden-Fryslân 2028 with, among other things, the recitation of his latest poem ‘Down with a cold’, which he wrote in response to the Corona crisis.

Now that theaters, music venues, bars, clubs and village buildings are closed, does not mean that art and culture have disappeared. That is why Leeuwarden-Friesland 2028 will open an online Facebook culture stage today. Especially for makers, listeners, viewers and creatives. Who wants to participate in the online culture stage can send his or her contributions to content@lf2028.eu.

Arjan Hut will continue in his role as Poet Laureate of Fryslân through 2026

23/10/2025

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 Laureate of Fryslân

23/10/2025

‘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.