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...]
Archives for 2012
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...]
VLAGGETJESDAG 2012 – SCHEVENINGEN
Todays images are of Vlaggetjesdag taken at Scheveningen Harbour on 09 June 2012. The traditional 'Vlaggetjesdag' is an annual festival celebrating the arrival of the year's new herring. The forecasted rain did not deter the many visitors to this years Vlaggetjesdag and even though buffeted by strong winds were able to enjoy the many traditional Vlaggetjesdag … [Read more...]
ATLANTIC WALL MUSEUM – SCHEVENINGEN
Todays images are of the The 'Atlantic Wall Museum' taken on 06 May 2012. The Atlantic Wall Museum is located at former German Command Bunker 608, part of the Atlantic Wall defences built along Europe's western seaboard by the German occupying forces during World War 2 and extended from Norway in the North to Spain in the South in attempt to prevent an invasion of … [Read more...]
