Todays images are of a Fly-boarding demonstration at Scheveningen Harbour taken on 06 October 2012. 'Fly-boarding', is the latest water sport craze. Attached to a fire hose the person can propel themselves several stories into the air using high pressure water jets. Controls allow the user adjust the thrust so that they can perform various aerobatics including … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
CHINESE MOON FESTIVAL 2012
Todays images are of the Chinese Moon Festival at the Rabbijn Maarsenplein taken on 29 September 2012. The 'Chinese Moon Festival', also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival or Zhongqiu Festival is a harvest festival traditionally celebrated by the Chinese at the end of September beginning of October when the moon is at its fullest. … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL – SCHEVENINGEN
Todays images are of the International Kite Festival on Scheveningen Beach taken on 29 September 2012. The 31st annual Mascotte 'International Kite Festival' (Vlieger Festival) was held on Scheveningen Beach on the weekend of the 29 & 30 September 2012. The Kite Festival is the largest in the Netherlands and the oldest in Europe. This year's theme was marine animals, … [Read more...]
NELSON MANDELA STATUE UNVEILED -THE HAGUE
Todays images are of the Nelson Mandela Statue on the Johan de Wittlaan taken on 25 September 2012. A new 'statue of Nelson Mandela' now stands in The Hague's international district on the Johan de Wittlaan, looking towards the Peace Palace. Standing more than twice life size and unusually at ground level, sculpture Arie Schippers has captured the personality as well … [Read more...]
ELECTRIC SUPER CAR STADS RALLY
Todays images are of electric vehicles taken at the Electric Super Car Stads Rally on 12 September 2012. This years theme in The Hague's 'Electric Super Car Stads Rally' was ‘Verkeer en Mobiliteit’ - Transport & Mobility. In addition to a tour around the city there was an exhibition of various electric vehicles on the Spuiplein. Todays photographs … [Read more...]
