BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//keukenhof.nl//NONSGML iCalcreator 2.6// VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Keukenhof X-WR-CALDESC:6 X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Stockholm BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130526T031254CEST-4914bfVbdR@keukenhof.nl DTSTAMP:20130526T011254Z COMMENT:Ultimate Spring Experience this Easter at KeukenhofVisitors from al l over the world as well as theNetherlandswill be visiting the Keukenhof i nternational flower exhibition over the Easter holiday. The park is in ful l flower and wonderful shows can be seen in the pavilions. The Oranje Nass au Pavilion is jam-packed with roses!Keukenhof is the ideal place for kick ing off your Easter holiday in style. The park has lots of extra activitie s to offer during this holiday period.Falconry demonstrations on 6\, 7\, 8  \;and \;9 AprilA unique collection of birds of prey will be used to demonstrate how these birds live and fly in the wild. The shows start a t 12:00 noon and 2:30 p.m. Location: Lenteweide\, Keukenhof.The falconry d emonstrations are provided by &lsquo\;De Valk Roofvogels&rsquo\; of Lunter en. During these 45-minute demonstrations some 15 different species of bir ds of prey and owls will be flown. Several members of the public will be i nvited to assist the falconer. They will be given a special glove to wear on which a bird of prey will land.The birds of prey being flown at Keukenh of are the Peregrine Falcon\, American Kestrel\, European Kestrel\, Red-ta iled Hawk\, Barn Owl\, Spotted Wood-owl\, various Horned Owls and Eagle-ow ls\, one of which has a wingspan of nearly two metres\, impressive and rar e eagles such as the Chilean Blue Eagle and the Bateleur and four American Hawks that will be flown in a group. New birds will also be demonstrated\ , such as the Red-legged Seriema\, the American Bald Eagle (the national s ymbol of the United States) and the comical Falklands Caracara and Crested Caracara.Easter Monday at Keukenhof for Early BirdsThe park will open eve n earlier than usual on Easter Monday\, 9 April. At 7:00 a.m. the early bi rds among us will have the opportunity of seeing the flowers open and the animals in the park awaken. Keukenhof is a true paradise for film makers\, photographers and people seeking peace and quiet. At dawn in particular t he park provides a magical backdrop for film and photo.And you don&rsquo\; t need to make your own breakfast\, as the Keukenhof chefs are preparing a special breakfast that will be served between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. in the Willem Alexander Pavilion. Early birds who enter the park before 8:00 a.m. pay half the entry price (&euro\;7.25 for adults and &euro\;3.50 for chil dren). The spring breakfast prepared by Keukenhof chefs is available till 10:00 a.m. and costs &euro\;10.00 for adults and &euro\;5.00 for children. Easter Monday is Hat Day at KeukenhofOn Easter Monday\, Keukenhof traditio nally becomes the Manhattanof the Bollenstreek. The Easter Parade is not a tradition of the same calibre as that inNew York - yet - but the enthusia sm of the organisers and visitors is fantastic. The show with extravagant hats is not only about &lsquo\;seeing and being seen&rsquo\;\; it is also a tribute to the craftsmanship of the hat maker. Visitors can parade their own hats at Keukenhof too\, whether they are store-bought or home-made.Vi sitors can participate in hat decorating between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (spring hat with a flower arrangement). Of course you can decorate your ow n hat if you wish. The price is &euro\;10.00 for an adult&rsquo\;s hat and &euro\;7.50 for a child&rsquo\;s hat.On of the most successful events on Easter Monday (9 April) is the annual international hat show. Jackie Habet s of What&rsquo\;s Up (Schiedam andAntwerp) is organising this event in th e park for the seventh time. Professional international hat designers will present spectacular flower hats on the catwalk in the Willem Alexander Pa vilion. The second show will be followed by the Easter Parade (the Hat Par ade) through the park for a group photo.The fabulous hat shows will be hel d at 2:00\, 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. Location: Willem Alexander Pavilion\, Keuke nhof. \;Easter Bunny to visit KeukenhofOn the way the children come ac ross all kinds of exciting things to play with. A toadstool\, a snail&rsqu o\;s shell\, a wigwam and tunnel made of willow shoots that you crawl thro ugh are just some of the fun things to see and do. Brave kids can climb up to the top of the windmill and see across the entire park\, or they can c ross the stepping stones across the pond.They can also get lost in the maz e in the new Miffy playground and enjoy petting the animals in the paddock and the children&rsquo\;s farm.On Easter Sunday and Monday you will be su re to meet a real Easter Bunny there too! DESCRIPTION:Ultimate Spring Experience this Easter at KeukenhofVisitors fro m all over the world as well as theNetherlandswill be visiting the Keukenh of international flower exhibition over the Easter holiday. The park is in full flower and wonderful shows can be seen in the pavilions. The Oranje Nassau Pavilion is jam-packed with roses!Keukenhof is the ideal place for kicking off your Easter holiday in style. The park has lots of extra activ ities to offer during this holiday period.Falconry demonstrations on 6\, 7 \, 8 \;and \;9 AprilA unique collection of birds of prey will be u sed to demonstrate how these birds live and fly in the wild. The shows sta rt at 12:00 noon and 2:30 p.m. Location: Lenteweide\, Keukenhof.The falcon ry demonstrations are provided by &lsquo\;De Valk Roofvogels&rsquo\; of Lu nteren. During these 45-minute demonstrations some 15 different species of birds of prey and owls will be flown. Several members of the public will be invited to assist the falconer. They will be given a special glove to w ear on which a bird of prey will land.The birds of prey being flown at Keu kenhof are the Peregrine Falcon\, American Kestrel\, European Kestrel\, Re d-tailed Hawk\, Barn Owl\, Spotted Wood-owl\, various Horned Owls and Eagl e-owls\, one of which has a wingspan of nearly two metres\, impressive and rare eagles such as the Chilean Blue Eagle and the Bateleur and four Amer ican Hawks that will be flown in a group. New birds will also be demonstra ted\, such as the Red-legged Seriema\, the American Bald Eagle (the nation al symbol of the United States) and the comical Falklands Caracara and Cre sted Caracara.Easter Monday at Keukenhof for Early BirdsThe park will open even earlier than usual on Easter Monday\, 9 April. At 7:00 a.m. the earl y birds among us will have the opportunity of seeing the flowers open and the animals in the park awaken. Keukenhof is a true paradise for film make rs\, photographers and people seeking peace and quiet. At dawn in particul ar the park provides a magical backdrop for film and photo.And you don&rsq uo\;t need to make your own breakfast\, as the Keukenhof chefs are prepari ng a special breakfast that will be served between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. in the Willem Alexander Pavilion. Early birds who enter the park before 8:00 a.m. pay half the entry price (&euro\;7.25 for adults and &euro\;3.50 for children). The spring breakfast prepared by Keukenhof chefs is available t ill 10:00 a.m. and costs &euro\;10.00 for adults and &euro\;5.00 for child ren.Easter Monday is Hat Day at KeukenhofOn Easter Monday\, Keukenhof trad itionally becomes the Manhattanof the Bollenstreek. The Easter Parade is n ot a tradition of the same calibre as that inNew York - yet - but the enth usiasm of the organisers and visitors is fantastic. The show with extravag ant hats is not only about &lsquo\;seeing and being seen&rsquo\;\; it is a lso a tribute to the craftsmanship of the hat maker. Visitors can parade t heir own hats at Keukenhof too\, whether they are store-bought or home-mad e.Visitors can participate in hat decorating between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p .m. (spring hat with a flower arrangement). Of course you can decorate you r own hat if you wish. The price is &euro\;10.00 for an adult&rsquo\;s hat and &euro\;7.50 for a child&rsquo\;s hat.On of the most successful events on Easter Monday (9 April) is the annual international hat show. Jackie H abets of What&rsquo\;s Up (Schiedam andAntwerp) is organising this event i n the park for the seventh time. Professional international hat designers will present spectacular flower hats on the catwalk in the Willem Alexande r Pavilion. The second show will be followed by the Easter Parade (the Hat Parade) through the park for a group photo.The fabulous hat shows will be held at 2:00\, 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. Location: Willem Alexander Pavilion\, K eukenhof. \;Easter Bunny to visit KeukenhofOn the way the children com e across all kinds of exciting things to play with. A toadstool\, a snail& rsquo\;s shell\, a wigwam and tunnel made of willow shoots that you crawl through are just some of the fun things to see and do. Brave kids can clim b up to the top of the windmill and see across the entire park\, or they c an cross the stepping stones across the pond.They can also get lost in the maze in the new Miffy playground and enjoy petting the animals in the pad dock and the children&rsquo\;s farm.On Easter Sunday and Monday you will b e sure to meet a real Easter Bunny there too! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120406 LOCATION: SUMMARY:Keukenhof - Easter weekend END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR