Jul 13-15 North Sea Jazz Festival , The Hague. Open Monument Day , countrywide. Sep 19-28 Netherlands Film Festival. Nov 1-11 World Authors Festival, Rotterdam. Rotterdam, together with Oporto, has been declared a European City of Culture 2001 and a wide range of events are taking place in the city throughout the year.
Hospitality is very much the same as for the rest of Europe and America.
It is customary to take a small gift if invited for a meal. Casual wear is widely acceptable. Men are expected to wear a suit for business and social functions. Formal wear may be required for smart restaurants, bars and clubs. It is customary to leave small change when paying a bill.