Just arrived and feeling like a fish out of water? Then get yourself to The Hague’s city hall on Sunday, 19 September because the biggest information Fair for Expats and Internationals is taking place. Discover all there is to do and see in The Hague region at Feel at Home in The Hague – The International Community Fair 2010.

Feel at Home in The Hague – The International Community Fair 2010 is the event for the Expat and International Community of The Hague region to discover all there is to do in their free time. The annual event is the perfect opportunity for newcomers to the region to get to know a little more about their surroundings, meet other Expats, find out about local services on offer to the Expat and International residents.

The Expat population in The Hague region already exceeds 50,000 people. Feel at Home in The Hague – The International Community Fair 2010 aims to help all the Hague region’s newest residents to feel at home in their new city, whether their stay is temporary of indefinite. The Hague is alive with activities and events for its International residents. Find out exactly how to make the most of your free time in The Hague and its surrounding areas.

Organiser of the Fair and Director of the English-language news and information portal TheHagueOnLine.com, Billy Allwood, views the Fair as an asset to Expats who have recently arrived in The Netherlands. “When I arrived in The Hague 16 years ago, I found it very difficult to find information about events and social happenings in The Hague region,” he says. “At this event, we aim to provide this information for new Expats and Internationals, so that they can get the most out of their leisure time in The Hague region and feel at home much faster.”

The city hall will be buzzing with activity, with representatives from over 150 different organisations present to guide newcomers through their services, clubs, events and other areas of interest to those looking to expand their social and cultural horizons.

Well-known Expat Jo Parfitt attended the Fair last year. “This event puts all the Hague under one roof. It is the perfect one stop shop for newcomers,” Jo says.

“The Fair was informative and provided me with the necessary tools needed for making my stay a pleasant one. I left with an understanding on how things work around here, and not feeling so left out,” says Patricia Ronge, a newcomer and visitor to Fair last year.

The Fair is 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. Debates on the subject of peace, justice and security will be held in the Raadzaal and The Hague’s War Child City year will be brought to a festive finale.

Get amongst the hustle and bustle of the City Hall on Sunday 19 September. Attend Feel at Home in The Hague – The International Community Fair 2010 and discover all there is to do in your free time in The Hague region, and while you’re at it, learn all there is to know about this city of Peace and Justice in which we live.

For more information visit www.FeelatHomeinTheHague.com

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