Tag: commemorate
Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands commemorate the start of the war in Jaarbeurs Utrecht
“The idea is that a hall in the Jaarbeurs will be decorated in the shape of Ukraine,” says Ron van Dopperen about the commemoration. He is involved in Vital’nya as…
In Reunion, the Fet’ Kaf to commemorate the abolition of slavery and celebrate the culture of the island
Every year, on December 20, Réunion commemorates the abolition of slavery in 1848. This symbolic day has been a public holiday since 1983. A way of not forgetting the island’s…
Hanukkah 2022: what does the luminous Jewish holiday commemorate?
“HAPPY HANUKAH”. The Jewish Hanukkah Festival of Lights kicks off this Sunday evening. But what is its origin and what does it commemorate? The Internet user reveals his secrets to…
Utrecht will commemorate the Colorado Springs attack tonight: ‘Attention to the LGBTI community remains necessary’
“That people are apparently still so full of hatred against a community to do things like this”, Simon Timmerman sighs. He still can hardly believe that five people were shot…
We commemorate the founder of our Republic, the Great Leader Atatürk, with respect
It’s easy to say, 84 years ago today, a country fell into mourning and bid farewell to its founder. It has been 84 years since Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder…
They commemorate their deceased relatives with a festival! More than 1 million people attended the Day of the Dead parade in Mexico
A parade was held in Mexico City for the Day of the Dead, which is traditionally celebrated every year in Mexico between October 27 and November 3, and dates back…
Monastery garden soap from Landgoed Oostbroek: ‘We commemorate the holy martyr Laurentius with our soap’
Saint Laurentius was a martyr who devoted himself to the poor, says Hellevoort. “That’s why this monastery is dedicated to Laurentius. This is also reflected in the coat of arms…
Utrecht and Amersfoort commemorate colonial past and slavery
Slavery past Last year, the national Advisory Board Dialogue Group on Slavery History advised the government, among other things, to recognize the role of the Dutch authority in slavery and…
Owl, photo collage and special sofa commemorate Leersum’s fall wind
Three monuments have been unveiled in Leersum that commemorate the fall wind. Today the residents of Leersum are reflecting on the severe weather that wreaked havoc exactly one year ago.…
The 33-year-old Tiananmen massacre is no longer allowed to meet in Hong Kong to commemorate the victims
Critics say the authorities are using the corona as an excuse and want to defeat dissidents as China tightens its grip on Hong Kong. The sports fields at Victoria Park,…