Tag Archives: Liberation Day
Why German Chancellor Merkel Spoke to the Dutch on May 5th Posted by Sten on May 6, 2021
May 5th is an important day in the Netherlands. It’s Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day). This day marks the end of the Nazi occupation and the regained freedom of the Dutch people. Normally, this is celebrated with festivals throughout the country. However, like last year, there weren’t any festivals of course. The coronavirus is still ruining that. And…
5 mei – Bevrijdingsdag: Celebrating Freedom Posted by Sten on May 5, 2017
Yesterday, I wrote about the Dodenherdenking, the Dutch Memorial Day, remembering all Dutch burgers (citizens) and soldaten (soldiers) that have fallen since the Tweede Wereldoorlog (Second World War). Today, that sad and difficult mood made a 180 degrees turn. Because today, it is time to celebrate vrijheid (freedom). A difficult end On 5 mei (May…
Remembrance and Liberation Day 2016 Posted by Karoly Molina on May 4, 2016
May 4th and 5th mark a very important time in Dutch history. May 4th is Dodenherdenking or remembrance of the dead when the thousands who died during World War II and the Nazi invasion in the Netherlands are remembered. Since 1961, the day also commemorates those who died in other military conflicts. There are several ceremonies throughout…
Remembering and Celebrating Posted by heather on May 6, 2011
Two important days for the Netherlands have just passed – May 4th was Remembrance Day and May 5th was Liberation Day. If you were in the country, especially in Amsterdam, over these two days then you were probably aware of some of the events taking place and perhaps you even participated in them. Remembrance Day…
Liberation Day Posted by Transparent Language on May 12, 2009
Bevrijdingsdag is Liberation Day in the Netherlands. It marks the liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi control. The Netherlands was liberated by Canadian troops, and now it’s a national holiday. Bevrijdingsdag came about under Operation Market Garden. When I first learned this in class, I thought it was a grand flea market sale, but it was actually…