Together with Tikkie, the National Committee 4 and 5 May has made it possible to virtually lay a flower among the 3,900 monuments throughout the country. My Uncle also served with the Canadian Army. You can of course change your mind and withdraw your consent at any time, by returning to this site after clearing the cookies on your computer or device. You will find a wide variety of entertainment and events taking place to commemorate the liberation of The Netherlands during World War II. Hitler wanted to invade the Netherlands for a number of reasons, one being the German Air Force, the Luftwaffe, would benefit greatly from the Dutch airfields along the coast, allowing them to perform air raids against Britain. La liberación de las fuerzas de ocupación alemanas y japonesas se celebró por primera vez el 31 de agosto de 1945, por aquel entonces el día de la Reina. The festivals will have extensive musical programmes and big-name acts relating to the theme of freedom. However, you can still commemorate Remembrance Day through the 'Flowers for May 4' initiative. Cada año toca una orquesta distinta en este concierto emplazado en el Magere Brug sobre el río Amstel. Liberation Day is a day for people to come together and commemorate peace and security as well as reflect on the privilege of living in a country that respects people’s rights and freedom. For instance, there's a special Liberation Day festival for kids taking place in the Vondelpark’s Open Air Theatre. A team of 1,300 runners then carry it in relay to other fires all over the country. NOTE: These settings will only apply to the browser and device you are currently using. This year it has been 75 years since the atrocities of WWII took place and the nation does not want to let the commemoration go unmarked. To find out more, check the GVB's website later or call the Customer Service Department at 0900-8011. If you find a mistake, please let us know. Date. Following directly on from Remembrance Day, 5 May is a national day of celebration known as Liberation Day throughout Amsterdam and the Netherlands. Although people have observed this date since the end of World War II, it became an official public holiday called Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day) in 1990. We are still trying to see if it makes sense coming over with our horses or renting horses in Holland to attend parades. […], […] ten days after the yearly Dutch commemoration that is Dodenherdenking and Bevrijdingsdag, the inhabitants of Rotterdam have another infamous date to remember: May 14th. These events are all free and even include more than one stage! Some sources claim the first commemoration of this kind took place in 1946, but other sources say it was the previous year. Due to the various Remembrance Day gatherings and Liberation Day festivals, the routes for public transport will be different on 4 and 5 May. About Remembrance Day. This is especially true when we remember the victims of war. What will you be attending and celebrating on Liberation Day in the Netherlands this year? We are looking tme o come to Holland in 2020 and hopefully participate in the celebrations.
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