Todays images are of the 'Veteranendag' (Veterans day) event on the 25th June 2011 in The Hague. Each year 'Veteranendag' commemorates, celebrates and remembers the dutch military service men and women, past and present. Veterans day comprises of a number of events including a medal presentation in the Ridder Zaal (Knights Hall) in the Buitenhof, a military … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
Vlaggetjesdag – New Herring – Scheveningen
Todays images are of the 'Vlaggetjesdag' event at Scheveningen Harbour. Each year 'Vlaggetjesdag' celebrates the 'Nieuw Haring', the seasons first herring. The tradition of eating raw herring in the Netherlands goes back several hundred years when salted herring was originally developed. The familiar tradition of the fishing boats raising their flags and pennants … [Read more...]
Tribute to the Veterans – Sand Sculpture – The Buitenhof – The Hague
Todays images are of the Sand Sculpture in the Buitenhof. Each year is a different theme, this year the theme is a tribute to the Netherlands Veterans. The sand sculpture or mural shows the Veterans in service and then their transition to civilian life. The sand sculpture was created by the World Sand Sculpting Academy / Zandacademie The sand sculpture plinth … [Read more...]
