Todays images are of the 'International Sand Sculpture Festival' taken on 21 June 2012. The 'International Sand Sculpture Festival' is an annual event which in previous years would have featured a number of sculptures. This year's International Sand Sculpture Festival theme was the European Football Championships and featured dutch football. In previous years … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
SAIL-BOARDING – SCHEVENINGEN
Todays images are of 'Sail-boarding' taken on 24 June 2012. With strong winds, in excess of 35km per hour, sail-boarders took to the sea at Scheveningen. With a stinging sand storm on shore, there was more activity on the water with almost perfect conditions for sail-boarding. The sail-boards provided a colourful spectacle for the few hardy spectators on an … [Read more...]
MERMAID PARADE – SCHEVENINGEN
Todays images are of the 'Mermaid Parade' taken on 21 June 2012. The 'Mermaid Parade' (zeemeerminnenparade) is an annual event which promotes clean seawater. Participants dress up as mermaids, mermen, crabs and pirates. With thunderstorms forecast, participation in the event was significantly reduced and as on cue the rain began to fall just as the parade finished. … [Read more...]
JAPANESE GARDEN – SPRING OPENING 2012
Todays images are of the 'Japanese Garden' taken during its Spring Opening 2012. The 'Japanese Garden' is located on the Clingendael Country Estate and was created by the estate's former owner 'Lady Daisy' in the early 1900's. This year the trees and shrubs started to blossom in late May creating a beautiful vista for the Japanese Garden's many visitors. The … [Read more...]
Ut Haags Notûh Festival – The Hague
Todays images are of the 'Ut Haags Notûh Festival' taken on 10 June 2012. The 'Ut Haags Notûh Festival' (The Hague Music Festival) provided a venue for 55 orchestras and bands to play on the various podium located in and around the Grote Kerk. And with a welcome break in the weather, it was the perfect time to enjoy the sun and listen to some great music. There was … [Read more...]
