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'''Tolkien Genootschap Unquendor''' ( | '''Tolkien Genootschap Unquendor''' (''Tolkien Society [[#Etymology|Unquendor]]'') is the [[Tolkien Societies|Tolkien society]] in the Netherlands. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Unquendor was founded in [[1981]], on the birthday of Frodo and Bilbo, [[22 September|September 22]]th, after the example of the British [[The Tolkien Society|Tolkien Society]]. It steadily grew up to its current member count of about | Unquendor was founded in [[1981]], on the birthday of Frodo and Bilbo, [[22 September|September 22]]th, after the example of the British [[The Tolkien Society|Tolkien Society]]. It steadily grew up to its current member count of about 225 people<ref>[http://www.unquendor.nl/?page_id=179 Unquendor : Geschiedenis] (accessed 11 January 2021)</ref> from all over the Dutch-speaking world, though Flanders has its own Society, ''[[Elanor (Tolkien Society)|Elanor]]'', and South Africa, which had its now defunct [[Haradrim (Tolkien Society)|''Haradrim'']], was usually considered under the influence of the English Tolkien Society. In recent years Unquendor and Elanor have closely collaborated on events. The German Tolkien Society (DTG) has also joined on occasion.<ref>http://elanor.deliverance.be/?tag=tolkien-verenigingen</ref> | ||
==Members of Note== | |||
*[[Jan Boom|Jan Boom (a.k.a. Fangorn)]] | |||
*[[René van Rossenberg|René van Rossenberg (a.k.a. Parmahosta)]] | |||
*[[Renée Vink]] | |||
==Gatherings== | ==Gatherings== | ||
Unquendor organises a number of | Unquendor organises a number of events throughout the Netherlands with attendance from throughout the country (and historically also some members from Flanders): | ||
* The "Joelfeest" ([[Yule]] party, December) | |||
* Hobbit Day and Annual General Meeting (historically/statutorily September, nowadays December) | |||
* "Slotfeest" (Castle/End Feast, June), | |||
* "3-januari-diner" (Tolkien Birthday Dinner, [[3 January|January 3]]rd) | |||
* Tolkien Seminar (irregular, in collaboration with University Leiden)<ref>https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2018/05/unquendor-tolkien-seminar-2018-the-world-tolkien-built</ref><ref>https://signumuniversity.org/event/nedermoot-2019/</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.unquendor.nl/?tribe_events=tolkien-seminar-2020</nowiki></ref> | |||
These events were discontinued: | |||
* "Tolkien Leesdag" (Tolkien Reading Day, close to [[25 March|March 25]]th] (the last event was in 2017)<ref>https://www.facebook.com/events/tolkienwinkel/tolkien-leesdag-2017/582560101934203/?paipv=0&eav=AfZdEIY6v9Z6XR1FaHomyLwRAhRyFffHm4mQMB3HmI3gVWBmGkXIRIAgRa5WlDlzCKo&_rdr</ref> | |||
Unquendor also offers more regular meetings organised by its members throughout the Netherlands, called ''Herbergen'' ("Inns") in analogy of the Tolkien Society's smials. Unquendor's Lay of Leithian is the only inn that is also a Tolkien Society smial.<ref>https://www.tolkiensociety.org/society/smials/</ref> This inn also closely collaborates with a regulars table (stammtisch) of the German Tolkien Society just across the border.<ref>https://www.tolkiengesellschaft.de/stammtische/geldern-linker-niederrhein/</ref> Both groups share a similar regiolect (Low Franconian).<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_Franconian</ref> | |||
===Lustrum=== | |||
Every 5 years, the most recent being 2021, Unquendor organizes a weekend event to celebrate an additional 5 years of the society being in existence. These events are more international in nature and usually include lectures by known Tolkien scholars and artists: [[Dimitra Fimi|Dimitra Fimi (2021),]] [[Thomas Honegger]] / [[Paul Smith]] (2016), [[Cor Blok]] (2006), [[Tom Shippey]] (2011), [[Rayner Unwin]] (1997), [[Arne Zettersten]] (2006). | |||
==Publications== | ==Publications== | ||
Unquendor also publishes the | Unquendor also publishes the magazine ''[[Lembas (journal)|Lembas]]'' , four to five time a year, in Dutch, in which the accounts and announcements of events are published. Ardalogical and Tolkienistical essays are also included. These are typically written by members of Unquendor. Unquendor also publishes ''[[Lembas Extra]]'' . irregularly, in English. Longer length Tolkienological and Ardalogical articles are included therein. ''Lembas Extra'' includes articles by members and non members alike. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
'''Unquendor''' is | '''Unquendor''' is [[Neo-Quenya]] for "Hollow Land", and is a translation of the often perceived etymology of [[wikipedia:Holland#The_name_.22Holland.22|Holland]], "Hollow land". The correct etymology is of Holland, however, "Wooded land". "Hollow land" does apply to [[wikipedia:Holland%2C_Lincolnshire|Holland in Lincolnshire, UK]]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.unquendor.nl/ Official website] | * [http://www.unquendor.nl/ Official website] | ||
* [https://www.instagram.com/unquendor/?hl=en Official Instagram] | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/unquendor/ Official Facebook] | |||
* [https://twitter.com/Unquendor Official X] | |||
{{References}} | |||
[[Category:Dutch organizations]] | [[Category:Dutch organizations]] | ||
[[Category:Tolkien Societies]] | [[Category:Tolkien Societies]] | ||
[[de:Die niederländische Tolkien Gesellschaft Unquendor]] | [[de:Die niederländische Tolkien Gesellschaft Unquendor]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:39, 23 March 2024
Tolkien Genootschap Unquendor (Tolkien Society Unquendor) is the Tolkien society in the Netherlands.
History[edit | edit source]
Unquendor was founded in 1981, on the birthday of Frodo and Bilbo, September 22th, after the example of the British Tolkien Society. It steadily grew up to its current member count of about 225 people[1] from all over the Dutch-speaking world, though Flanders has its own Society, Elanor, and South Africa, which had its now defunct Haradrim, was usually considered under the influence of the English Tolkien Society. In recent years Unquendor and Elanor have closely collaborated on events. The German Tolkien Society (DTG) has also joined on occasion.[2]
Members of Note[edit | edit source]
Gatherings[edit | edit source]
Unquendor organises a number of events throughout the Netherlands with attendance from throughout the country (and historically also some members from Flanders):
- The "Joelfeest" (Yule party, December)
- Hobbit Day and Annual General Meeting (historically/statutorily September, nowadays December)
- "Slotfeest" (Castle/End Feast, June),
- "3-januari-diner" (Tolkien Birthday Dinner, January 3rd)
- Tolkien Seminar (irregular, in collaboration with University Leiden)[3][4][5]
These events were discontinued:
- "Tolkien Leesdag" (Tolkien Reading Day, close to March 25th] (the last event was in 2017)[6]
Unquendor also offers more regular meetings organised by its members throughout the Netherlands, called Herbergen ("Inns") in analogy of the Tolkien Society's smials. Unquendor's Lay of Leithian is the only inn that is also a Tolkien Society smial.[7] This inn also closely collaborates with a regulars table (stammtisch) of the German Tolkien Society just across the border.[8] Both groups share a similar regiolect (Low Franconian).[9]
Lustrum[edit | edit source]
Every 5 years, the most recent being 2021, Unquendor organizes a weekend event to celebrate an additional 5 years of the society being in existence. These events are more international in nature and usually include lectures by known Tolkien scholars and artists: Dimitra Fimi (2021), Thomas Honegger / Paul Smith (2016), Cor Blok (2006), Tom Shippey (2011), Rayner Unwin (1997), Arne Zettersten (2006).
Publications[edit | edit source]
Unquendor also publishes the magazine Lembas , four to five time a year, in Dutch, in which the accounts and announcements of events are published. Ardalogical and Tolkienistical essays are also included. These are typically written by members of Unquendor. Unquendor also publishes Lembas Extra . irregularly, in English. Longer length Tolkienological and Ardalogical articles are included therein. Lembas Extra includes articles by members and non members alike.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Unquendor is Neo-Quenya for "Hollow Land", and is a translation of the often perceived etymology of Holland, "Hollow land". The correct etymology is of Holland, however, "Wooded land". "Hollow land" does apply to Holland in Lincolnshire, UK.
External links[edit | edit source]
References
- ↑ Unquendor : Geschiedenis (accessed 11 January 2021)
- ↑ http://elanor.deliverance.be/?tag=tolkien-verenigingen
- ↑ https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2018/05/unquendor-tolkien-seminar-2018-the-world-tolkien-built
- ↑ https://signumuniversity.org/event/nedermoot-2019/
- ↑ https://www.unquendor.nl/?tribe_events=tolkien-seminar-2020
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/events/tolkienwinkel/tolkien-leesdag-2017/582560101934203/?paipv=0&eav=AfZdEIY6v9Z6XR1FaHomyLwRAhRyFffHm4mQMB3HmI3gVWBmGkXIRIAgRa5WlDlzCKo&_rdr
- ↑ https://www.tolkiensociety.org/society/smials/
- ↑ https://www.tolkiengesellschaft.de/stammtische/geldern-linker-niederrhein/
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_Franconian
