The fire of liberation is a Dutch national symbol commemorating the end of World War II on May 5, 1945.
In Wageningen (Holland), the Germans signed their surrender on May 5, 1945.
The fire is lit every year on May 5 (Liberation Day) at 0.00 am on “May 5 Square”, Wageningen.
The lighting of the flame of liberation in a city or village means the start of the Liberation Festivals – in Gouda at 13.00 pm.
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Beautiful!
Your hosts – E.R. and Linda J. Bazor and Patty Boyte (May 6, 2012)
Thanks a lot for this great honour, Linda! I’m very pleased!
Cheers,
Hans.
– Hans Bax
great shot
Dank je Sylvia!
groeten en fijne avond!
Hans.
– Hans Bax
Hoe symbolisch…alle vlaggen van de landen. Heel kleurrijk en precies waar het om draait.
Dat kon niet gezegd worden van de incidenten voor de herdenking.. helaas.
Fave Hans! liefs Annet xx
Hoi Annet! Wederom dank! En voor de fave!
En wat die incidenten betreft…. zou het ooit beter worden? Ik kan er soms wel een beetje mismoedig van worden….
Liefs en groeten!
Hans xxx
– Hans Bax
Apart..
Mooie bewerking Hans
Dank je John!
Groeten!
– Hans Bax
7.5.2012 @ 8.44.am
Great capture Hans love all the flags
Thanks a lot Karen!
Cheers,
Hans
– Hans Bax
Zo mooi Hans met al die vlaggen en de wind doet de bovenste vlag de gevel van het stadhuis volgen.Echt uniek!
Dank je Gilberte! Het is echt een imposant gezicht…
Liefs en groeten!
Hans xxx
– Hans Bax
5/8/12
Thanks a lot for this great honour, Karen! Very much appreciated!
Cheers,
Hans
– Hans Bax
5/8/12
Congratulations from your hosts at Color Me A Rainbow!
Please go Here and immediately enter your image into the Spots And Stripes Challenge and good luck! Dee
Thanks a lot for this wonderful news, Diane! Very much appreciated!
And thanks for your invitation!
Cheers,
Hans.
– Hans Bax
A perfect photo of this lovely old building Hans …
Wederom dank!
Groeten en fijne avond verder!
Hans.
– Hans Bax