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Queen's Day in Holland
Every year as the end of April approaches, the whole Holland turns into a lavish Carnival in recognition of the Dutch Queen Beatrix, ABS-CBN Balitang Europe reported.
It is one of the happiest day of the year because everyone is free to sell anything along the streets. Some of the things they sell are second-hand clothes, toys and antique materials.
Febe De Ruyter, a young Dutch participant of Queen’s Day, said "this summer we have this project. We are selling all our stuff. We collect them from people we know and we said we are going to the Philippines. We’re going to help build houses and contribute for the street children."
"We will go to Manila and Quezon, because we wanna work with street children," said Robert, another Queen’s Day participant.
Filipinos also took part in celebrating the colourful Queen’s Day.
"This event is an opportunity for Pinoys to have fun. Everyone is outside to take part in merrymaking. This occasion also becomes their day-off. They are given the freewill to socialize and to celebrate the Queen’s Day," said Luz Burgman, a Pinay who attended the Queen’s Day.
Burgman said "People everywhere are very happy especially in Amsterdam. When the night comes, the party will start in the streets. They even give away miscellaneous stuffs, so other people can make use of it.
"It’s beautiful! There are plenty of things to buy. It is really one-of-a-kind," said Lani Carino, a tourist.
With reports from Loui Galicia
SOURCE: WWW.ABS-CBNNEWS.COM
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