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Presentation of new Poet of Fryslân

11/10/2021

On Friday afternoon, November 12 at 4:00 PM (walk-in 15:30 PM), the new Poet of Fryslân will be announced during Explore the North in the Westerkerk in Leeuwarden. Before the official appointment by deputy Sietske Poepjes, Nyk de Vries will say goodbye as Poet of Fryslân with the presentation of a new collection of poems.

You are welcome. Sign up via: info@dichterfanfryslan.nl. Your Corona QR code will be scanned at the entrance. A maximum of 75 people can be admitted in the room. Access on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

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