New Carnival Parade Rules Cause Setback for Construction Clubs: Only 20 People Allowed on Carts

New Carnival Parade Rules Cause Setback for Construction Clubs: Only 20 People Allowed on Carts

With the carnival parades just around the corner, some construction clubs in our province have suffered a major setback. The rules surrounding their carts are being tightened considerably, meaning that from now on, for example, only a maximum of twenty people are allowed on the cart. “It doesn’t get any easier.” The stricter rules come … Read more

Boas in Breda to be Equipped with Rubber Batons for Carnival and Beyond

Boas in Breda to be Equipped with Rubber Batons for Carnival and Beyond

The boas in Breda will be going out with a baton again from next carnival. A rubber bat of approximately thirty centimeters will then be standard equipment for a large proportion of law enforcement officers. On Monday, national permission was given for the reintroduction of the weapon after it was confiscated earlier in 2017. “Incidents … Read more

Jan Biggel Surprised with Platinum Record for “Ons Moeder Zeej Nog” – Photo by Jason Setzer of Kleurstof

Jan Biggel Surprised with Platinum Record for “Ons Moeder Zeej Nog” – Photo by Jason Setzer of Kleurstof

Jan Biggel with his platinum record (Photo: Jason Setzer of Kleurstof).Jan Biggel with his platinum record (Photo: Jason Setzer of Kleurstof).Next 1/2 Jan Biggel with his platinum record (Photo: Jason Setzer from Kleurstof). Jan Biggel has received a platinum record for his hit single Ons Moeder Zeej Nog, because the song has been streamed more … Read more

Limoux Carnival: Two Months of Celebration in the City Center

Limoux Carnival: Two Months of Celebration in the City Center

More than two months of celebration Here is uan atypical and emblematic regional custom not to be missed from this Saturday, until mid-March: Like every year, the Limoux Carnival makes its return, with fanfares, or bands, which follow one another and dance every weekend to the rhythm of the music local traditional. This carnival, faithful … Read more

Jan Eijsermans: From Veul Gère Singer to Prince John the Third of Kruikenstad

Jan Eijsermans: From Veul Gère Singer to Prince John the Third of Kruikenstad

Jan Eijsermans, one of the singers of Veul Gère, will exchange his microphone for a staff and a stitch this coming carnival. On the eleventh of the eleventh, Eijsermans was appointed Prince John the Third of Kruikenstad (Tilburg). ‘Un lekker delleke’, ‘Wa drèkte aon?’ and ‘My neighbor’s Gròzzie’. These are some carnival squatters from carnival … Read more

Jan Eijsermans, Prince John III of Veul Gère: A Carnival Celebration

Jan Eijsermans, Prince John III of Veul Gère: A Carnival Celebration

Jan Eijsermans, the singer of Veul Gère, will exchange his microphone for a staff and a stitch this coming carnival. On the eleventh of the eleventh, Eijsermans was appointed Prince John the Third. His friends from Veul Gère therefore have to do without him for a while. ‘Un lekker delleke’, ‘Wa drèkte aon?’ and ‘My … Read more

Unveiling the Symbolism of the Eleventh of the Eleventh: The Start of Carnival Season

Unveiling the Symbolism of the Eleventh of the Eleventh: The Start of Carnival Season

From Den Bosch to Maastricht, the carnival clothes will be pulled out of the closet on Saturday and carnival crackers will sound in the bars. This happens every year on November 11. But what exactly is ‘the eleventh of the eleventh’? On November 11, the carnival season – or Lent season in Limburg – will … Read more

Dementia Week Exhibition: Portraying Dementia Through Art at Zonnig Huis Residential Care Center

Dementia Week Exhibition: Portraying Dementia Through Art at Zonnig Huis Residential Care Center

Dementia Week runs from September 18 to 24. On the occasion of that theme week, an exceptional exhibition with works by residents with dementia will open in the Zonnig Huis residential care center. Dementia unfortunately affects many people. During Dementia Week we therefore want to adjust the outside world’s perception of people with dementia. They … Read more

Primary Schools in Carnival Regions Call for Extra Week for Progression Test: MPs Threaten Accountability

Primary Schools in Carnival Regions Call for Extra Week for Progression Test: MPs Threaten Accountability

12 Sep 2023 at 05:18 Primary schools in carnival regions should be given an extra week of leeway to administer the progression test in group 8, according to a majority of the House of Representatives. Parliamentarians from D66, CDA, SP, PVV, GroenLinks and BBB have asked this question to outgoing education minister Mariëtte Paul. If … Read more