Essentials

What makes The Hague a unique city to live in is its diversity. As the ‘International City of Peace and Justice’, The Hague prides itself on the variety of International organisations and residents, who add colour to the city and enhance its multicultural character and appeal. As a local, one often forgets the elements that enrich the place in which they live, and need a little reminder every now and then. The perfect opportunity for locals to re-discover the city in which they live presents itself at the fifth annual Feel at Home in The Hague – The International Community Fair 2010, taking place in the atrium of the city hall in The Hague on Sunday, 19 September 2010. Whether you are Dutch or not, come and discover all there is to do in your free time at this unique event.

One of the Fair’s most interesting aspects is its capacity to appeal to all, whilst being relevant. With some 60,000 Expats and Internationals inhabiting the city and around 80 nationalities, comes a need to cater to such a vast diversity of cultures. The Fair aims to help all residents feel at home in The Hague, whilst enhancing it as an attractive city alive with activities and events for its International and Internationally-minded residents.

So what does such an event offer those who have lived in the region for many years and have an established lifestyle here already? During this fifth edition, there is plenty on offer to both the local and International communities of The Hague region who already call The Hague home.

Are you looking to expand your social life in an international environment? Are you comfortable speaking English? If so, then be sure to pop into Feel at Home in The Hague – The International Community Fair 2010, an annually occurring event which provides the Expat and International community in The Hague region with information and services aimed to enhance leisure time.

With over 150 organisations present to provide information about sports and social clubs, cultural events, careers and education and much, much more, there is sure to be something of interest to everyone. Develop an existing hobby or passion, or be inspired to find new ones. Make new contacts and connect with locals and other Expats in the area. Discover what the upcoming cultural season has in store for 2010/2011. Sign up for that sports club you’ve been meaning to join forever. Get involved in one of the many social clubs in the area.

“New clubs and companies spring up all the time. This event puts all The Hague under one roof. It is the perfect one stop shop for newcomers, but old hands will have much to entertain and interest them too. It really is a grand day out,” says Jo Parfitt, Fair participant of 2009, who has called The Hague home for five years.

Feel at Home in The Hague – The International Community Fair 2010 is organised by TheHagueOnLine.com, an English-language daily news and information portal covering The Hague region, and sponsored by the Municipality of The Hague, ABN-AMRO, WorldWideBroker, Shell and The Guest Card.

On the same day of the Fair, visitors will be treated to two other interesting events. Sunday 19 September also marks the day of The Hague International Day. At this unique and informative event, organised by the Municipality of The Hague, eight organisations normally closed to the public will open their doors for one day. Visitors will be given the opportunity to take a bus tour to visit these organisations. Discover first-hand how international judges go about their work, what is being done to maintain peace and prohibit chemical weapons and how international crime is being combated in this International City of Peace and Justice. The Peace and Justice Fair on the first floor will present The Hague-based international organisations which are not opening their doors this day.

Re-discover The Hague and all it’s International appeal at Feel at Home in The Hague – The International Community Fair 2010 on Sunday 19 September, The Hague International Day!

For further information, visit www.FeelatHomeinTheHague.com