Jubilee

150 years of the Dikke Van Dale

Dikke Van Dale

 

The Dikke Van Dale celebrates its 150th anniversary: create a festive tribute. XSAGA came up with: Hotel van Dale, the hotel where words live.

The Koninklijke Schouwburg was transformed by XSAGA’s creative team into Hotel van Dale.

In the lobby, designed by Floor Rieder, there was a constant flow of visitors checking into the hotel. Arjan Ederveen ran the hotel as the great-grandchild of Johan Hendrik van Dale and welcomed a remarkable series of notable guests, including Nelleke Noordervliet, Vincent Bijlo, Frits Spits, Wim Daniëls, Tjitske Jansen, Ellen ten Damme, and The Kik.

“The guests play word games with each other or sing a song. Whatever happens, the Word is celebrated – whether it is written, sung or spoken.”

- LINDA