On Saturday the 12th of November, Sinterklaas will be in town again. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Dutch tradition of ‘Sinterklaas’, here’s a crash course: Sinterklaas is the name of the historical Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children and sailors, and a bringer of gifts. Every year he travels – by steamer – from Spain to the Netherlands to bring children presents on the 5th of December, his birthday. This year, too, children and parents will welcome Sinterklaas to the Netherlands when he arrives in Scheveningen harbour.
So..........tomorrow, I am planning to cycle to the Scheveningen beach to welcome Sinterklass too! I heard he is giving out treats to children too! :)
Check out the program!
Festivities to celebrate Sinterklaas’ arrival in Scheveningen, on the quay of the ‘2e binnenhaven’ (the second inland harbour), will start at 10.30 a.m. Karel de Kok (‘Charles the Chef’), Lakei Franciscus (a valet) and Hofdame Frandolien (a lady-in-waiting) will play the leading roles in the children’s musical Karel de Kok, perform funny sketches and songs that you can sing along with.
The S.S. Madrid will arrive in Scheveningen harbour at approximately 11 a.m.
Around 11.15 a.m. the S.S. Madrid will steam up the inland waterways and reach the second inland harbour (2e binnenhaven).
Around 11.30 Sinterklaas will set foot on Dutch soil.
After a welcoming speech by Mr. Deetman, the mayor of The Hague, Sinterklaas will go to the city centre.
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