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Culture of Netherlands is diverse and varied and it clearly reflects the regional differences as well as the foreign influences. The Netherlands and Dutch people have played a vital role for centuries as a culturally liberal and tolerant center, with the Dutch Golden Age regarded as the zenith. Before getting to Netherlands, it would be necessary to know something about the unique and varied Culture of Netherlands.

Language

The main language in the Netherlands is Dutch while West Frisian is also a recognized language and it is used by the government in the province of Friesland. Another Dutch dialect agreed to the status of regional language is Limburgish, which is spoken in the south-eastern province of Limburg. Several Low Saxon dialects are spoken in much of the north and east and are considered as regional languages according to the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages.

Religion

During the Dutch Revolt in the Eighty Years War, Calvinism became the theological system of the majority in the Netherlands. Other religions were not in practice. The Netherlands today is one of the most secular countries in Europe.

Architecture

• The first significant period of Dutch architecture was during the Dutch Golden Age. New town halls and storehouses were built at that time.
  
  
• A new generation of architects like Aldo van Eyck, J.B. Bakema and Herman Hertzberger, known as the Forum generation, formed a connection with international groups like Team 10 during the 50's and 60's.
  
  
• From the 80's to the present Rem Koolhaas and his Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) became one of the chief world architects.