Todays images are of the 'Open dag Scheveningse Haven’ (Scheveningen Harbour Open Day) on the 1st October 2011. The 'Open dag Scheveningse Haven’ is an invitation to the public to come and see the various harbour businesses, commercial fishing as well pleasure activities such as tour boats, sailing, tall ships, diving and speed boats. And what a fantastic day to … [Read more...]
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...]
