When you think of Sint Maarten, you quickly think of children going door-to-door to collect sweets. But the party is more than that, emphasizes Moniek Janssen from the organization. “It is mainly about solidarity, sharing. Saint Martin once shared his cloak with a beggar.” After his death he became the symbol for charity and solidarity. He is the patron saint of Utrecht.
Sint Maarten Parade illuminates streets and waters in Utrecht: ‘It’s about sharing and solidarity’
