Spouse of German federal president opens 62nd Keukenhof flower exhibition - Keukenhof - Lisse - Holland
Spouse of German federal president opens 62nd Keukenhof flower exhibition
LISSE – Mrs Bettina Wulff, spouse of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, has officially opened the 62nd edition of the world famous international flower exhibition of Keukenhof in Lisse, the Netherlands. Accompanied by her husband Mr Christian Wulff and the Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander as well as a series of dignitaries she baptized a newly bred, beautiful coloured tulip, named after her.
This year’s theme for Keukenhof is ‘Germany, Nation of Philosophers and Poets’.A.o. a huge mosaic of the Brandenburger Tor in Berlin, in which ten thousands of flower bulbs are incorporated, and the ‘Dutch-German 1-1 Experience’ are emphasizing this theme. In the Experience visitors are led through a world of similarities and differences in a very expressive way. They celebrate the victories of the greatest Dutch and German athletes, become a part of the football lunacy and imagine to act as the goalkeeper among the national football heroes. They take a seat on a throne, while being immortalized. They are able to have a clear look on the Golden Carriage and grasp the drift of the line “I am of German blood” [Ik ben van Duitschen Bloed] in the national anthem.
25,000 Tulips, planted nearby the real Brandenburger Tor, will be in full bloom when Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima will be in Berlin during an official state visit in September next.
Former media correspondent Margriet Brandsma was also a part of the opening programme. She worked for the Dutch Television News in a.o. Germany since 1994. Brandsma examined the ties, the cultural differences and similarities, and in particular her personal experiences as a Dutch living in Germany. The programme was concluded by a splashing appearance of musical star Mariska van Kolck, in a Marlène Dietrich way.
Blooming park
Mr Walter Jansen, chairman of the Board of Directors, viewed with a certain satisfaction the status of Keukenhof at the moment. “The park is splendid, almost all the lawns are coloured green, and a great many bulbs are already blooming,” he said. Mr Jansen emphasized the importance of Germany – for the Dutch economy in general and for Keukenhof in specific. “Germany is more than just a stable and successful economy. It is a country of enormous cultural and scientific richness as well. Our choice for Germany as this year’s theme exemplifies in particular the bonds of friendship between our nations.”
The Keukenhof flower exhibition opens its doors from tomorrow and will be open until May 20th. In this period some 800,000 people will pass the cash points, most of them from abroad. Last year approx. 78 percent of the guests came from outer Holland. The number of visitors from China and India exploded and those from Russia and other Eastern European countries are constantly growing.
KEUKENHOF IS CLOSED
Keukenhof? That’s the place to see spring blossom. The park is unique, world famous, and has been one of the most popular destinations in the Netherlands for sixty years now. Haven’t seen Keukenhof? Then you haven’t seen the Netherlands. You won’t find such an abundance of colours and fragrances anywhere else. More than seven million flowers form a glorious decor for the most beautiful photos. Come to Keukenhof and enjoy the ultimate spring feeling, the wonderful works of art, the surprising insipration gardens and the many flower shows.
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