Student societies are officially part of Dutch cultural heritage
Dutch NewsMore famed for their bizarre initiation ceremonies, odd outfits and heavy drinking than their contribution to culture, Dutch student societies have been included in the country’s official list of immaterial traditions. The student societies ‘contribute to a lively, dynamic culture which fosters social cohesion and are important for the identity of many students in the Netherlands,’ the Dutch cultural heritage centre VIE said. These traditions include the initiation ceremonies, the mix of students from different faculties, and the regular drinks parties, according to the VIE website: ‘Every association has its own specific traditions and they are very aware of their long history, which can be traced back 200 years in some cases.’ The national umbrella group LKvK represents 48 student associations at the country’s 13 universities and put forward the system for official inclusion. Traditions Recognition as part of the official Dutch cultural heritage will ‘protect these traditions for the next generation of students,’ chairman Ruben Hoekman told the Volkskrant.
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