Dutch children are unusually happy and healthy. Is it because of the Avondvierdaagse?
- Posted on June 16, 2026
- By The Guardian
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Dutch children are unusually happy and healthy. Is it because of the Avondvierdaagse?
Once a year, Dutch kids, parents and teachers take part in a walking festival, heading out for four nights in a single week to explore their neighbourhoods, exercise and make friends. It’s a tradition that seems to be genuinely transformative
