donderdag 25 april 2013

Preparations

Amsterdam is making preparations for the inauguration of April 30th. The National Memorial Monument at Dam square is cleaned.

Some buildings have a red, white, blue and orange decoration, the colours of our flag and the Royal Family of Orange.

Maybe I was to early but I was a bit disappointed by all this. I had expected a week before the event to see more creativity.

The bells of the Palace were ringing, which I had never heard before. I even didn't know there were bells up there. I think they will ring after the inauguration of the King.

 At least the shops have made appropriate royal shopwindows.

I don't think I will ever wear orange shoes.

As long it is orange, even a bookshop is ready for the event.

But eventually I passed this theater which understands how to decorate.
I will go back another time to see if there is more to see.

10 opmerkingen:

  1. Looking good. What an exciting time to be in Amsterdam!

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  2. Je eindigde toch met een pracht foto. Wie weet komt er nog meer tevoorschijn...
    Fijne dag(en) en liefs,
    Mariette

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  3. You know, the real excitement shows in your posts. I am beginning to feel the excitement as decorations appear more and more. I am so going to enjoy a personal view from your blog during the event. This is just wonderful. I love the last photo at the theater. Truly lovely.

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  4. oooh, exciting! are you going to amsterdam during the big day?
    (i saw part of the interview and thought it was a bit boring! or did i mention that already?)

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  5. Ja dat ziet er nog niet zo feestelijk uit maar we hebben nog een paar dagen....
    Alles wordt wel schoongemaakt en de straten allemaal in orde las ik.
    Fijn weekend!

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  6. I bet there will be Marianne, it's such an auspicious occasion oui! Looking forward to seeing all about it.

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  7. It's too bad the bells aren't rung. I like bells better than traffic noise.

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  8. Het is ongelooflijk wat ze allemaal doen. Heb je gehoord dat de mensen die daar wonen niet eens op hun balkon mogen en geen ramen mogen openen.

    Groetjes,
    Filip

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  9. 't begint er toch een beetje feestelijk uit te zien.

    Fijne vrijdag, Marianne.

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  10. What a wonderful party to be witnessing

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