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Oranjegekte (Dutch: [oːˈrɑn.jəˌɣɛk.tə], orange craze) or Oranjekoorts (Dutch: [oːˈrɑn.jəˌkoːrts], orange fever) is a phenomenon in the Netherlands that occurs during major sporting events, especially international football championships, Formula One Grands Prix and during Koningsdag, an annual holiday celebrating the king's birthday. It manifests itself in the wearing of orange clothing such as T-shirts, caps and scarfs; lavish attention for sports and sports fans in the media; and the decoration of cars,[1] rooms, houses, shops, and even entire streets in orange,[2] the traditional colour of the Dutch royal family, the House of Orange-Nassau.
- ^ Voordouw, Wilko (1 June 2012). "Oranjegekte steeds vroeger en steeds gekker". Nederlands Dagblad. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- ^ "Gooise brandweer legt nadruk op 'veilige' oranjegekte op straat" [The Gooise fire brigade put emphasis on 'safe' orange craze in the street] (in Dutch). Dichtbij.nl. 5 June 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2012.