For an all day party . . .
Start with a good and nutritious typical Dutch breakfast - cereal, bread, Gouda (pronounced “howdah”) cheese, sliced cold meats, fruit juice, and coffee or tea. Oh! and by the way, wear appropriate orange attire, there is NO getting around this. You MUST wear ORANGE!!
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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nati... [read more]
The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nati... [read more] Blog: Queensday; Koninginnedag 2005
Date: April 30th 2005
It's an Orange thing! The prevalent color, symbolizing Dutch national and royal pride, stems from the royal family name - The Family Nassau, House of Orange. Wandering through Amsterdam on Queensday can give the impression that it is in honor of the many gay queens who converge on the city for this giant out in the open street party when it is in fact the official celebration of the Dutch sover ... read more
Date: April 30th 2005
It's an Orange thing! The prevalent color, symbolizing Dutch national and royal pride, stems from the royal family name - The Family Nassau, House of Orange. Wandering through Amsterdam on Queensday can give the impression that it is in honor of the many gay queens who converge on the city for this giant out in the open street party when it is in fact the official celebration of the Dutch sover ... read more
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