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 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...]
Japanese Garden – Clingendael Estate – The Hague
Todays images are of the Japanese Garden in the Clingendael Estate The Hague. The Japanese Garden is located in the Clingendael country estate a tranquil park and garden just ten minutes from the centre of The Hague. The Japanese Garden was created by the former owner of the Clingendael country estate Marguerite M. Baronesse van Brienen, also known as Lady Daisy at … [Read more...]
National Windmill Day – The Netherlands
Todays images are of windmills in The Hague. The weekend of 14th & 15 May 2011 is National Windmill Day celebrating this national icon of The Netherlands. Many of the windmills are open to the public during National Windmill Day. Two windmills can be found in The Hague and surrounding municipal districts. The 'Laakmolen' or 'Galgemole' windmill located near to the … [Read more...]
