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Title: Pirate radio as intangible cultural heritage
Post by: Kai on December 20, 2018, 1532 UTC

Some of the readers of this forum might be interested in knowing that efforts are being made to have the pirate culture of the east and north of the Netherlands recognised as part of the intangible cultural heritage of the Netherlands. The man behind the initiative is Peter Zwiers, a local politician from the Dutch workers’ party.

Milestones so far: A page about the pirate culture has been created on the web site of Dutch Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage:

https://www.immaterieelerfgoed.nl/nl/page/3579/piratencultuur

A party celebrating the pirate culture was held in the house of the provincial government of Drenthe on December 15. TV news report (in Dutch):

https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/nieuws/142000/Zendpiraten-feesten-in-het-provinciehuis

The pirate scene in the east and north of the Netherlands dates back to at least 1932, when a guy in Almelo set up what appears to have been the first pirate station in that part of the country. Today's 'pirate culture' comprises not only illegal radio stations (of which there are still many), but also legal stations and a music scene ('piratenmuziek'). The piratenmuziek festivals appear to be particularly popular.

It'll be interesting to see if Mr. Zwiers succeeds. (You can follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piratencultuuriscultureelerfgoed)

73

Kai in Oslo, Norway

Title: Re: Pirate radio as intangible cultural heritage
Post by: Josh on December 20, 2018, 1850 UTC

Very cool!