Barrel organs: Dutch culture on wheels

Barrel organs: Dutch culture on wheels

When you make a list of stereotypical Dutch things, barrel organs can be found in the top ten along side tulips and cheese. In reality, there are only about 90 active practitioners left, according to Kenniscentrum Immaterieel Erfgoed Nederland. Reporter Fleur van Benten went on the streets to find out more about this fading profession.

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