The Changing the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill is a colorful spectacle with music and one of the tourist attractions of Ottawa, Canada. From late June to late August the parade takes place every day at 10:00 am in front of the parliament buildings. The Ceremonial Guard consists of two regiments, the Governor General’s Foot […]
Koninginnendag – Amsterdam Out of Control
During the Boat Parade at Koninginnendag in the Netherlands, Amsterdam is out of control. At the Eenhoomsluis, the children fasten sweets on a fishing rod and the crews of the passing boats have to pick these up with the mouth. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To […]
Koninginnedag in Amsterdam – Boat Parade
Especially young people use Koninginnedag in Amsterdam for a boat parade. The Prinsengracht serves as a promenade for small to medium sized boats that are partially decorated, especially in the color orange. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. […]
Koninginnedag – Queen’s Day – Amsterdam
The Koninginnedag (Queen’s Day) is the national holiday in the Netherlands. Traditionally, the birthday of Queen is celebrated. From 2014, it will be celebrated as Koningsdag (King’s Day) on April 27th, in honor of King Willem-Alexander. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click […]
River surfing at the Eisbach in Munich
River surfing (City surfing) at the Eisbach near Haus der Kunst art museum is a popular leisure activity in Munich. The Eisbach is fed from the Isar River and runs straight through the English Garden in Munich. At the Prinzregentenstrasse, the water shoots out of a tunnel at 5 meters per second and produces the […]
St Johann in Tyrol – New Year’s Eve
To celebrate New Year’s Eve in St Johann in Tyrol, Austria, is a special experience. A mixture of tense expectation of the evening and the hectic rush for the last purchases spreads over the picturesque town. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click […]