Frisians are the happiest inhabitants of the Netherlands. In fact; they are among the healthiest people in the world. Their secret? Water. Research shows that people who live by the water generally have better mental health. Since Friesland, together with the Wadden Islands, has an enormous coastline and consists of 50% water, you would say that there is a link. It is not without reason that Frisians dream of joining the Blue Zone. Here 7 water events you should not miss during Live the water 2020
Other.Worldly, Fries Museum
With Other.Worldly, the Fries Museum shows the mysterious underwater world in all its facets; the beauty, the terrifying, the ignored, and the fantastic. The highlight of the exhibition is the work Osedax by Edgar Cleijne and Ellen Gallagher. In this installation you take a hypnotic journey along an oil rig, enchanting sea creatures and heaving plants.
February 15 to January 3, 2021 – Leeuwarden
Sunken Treasures, Princessehof Ceramics Museum
The ceramics that divers found in historic shipwrecks tell fascinating stories about the Maritime Silk Road in Asia in this exhibition. This opens up a hidden world of international trade, struggle at sea, people smuggling and treasure hunters.
Until June 28 – Leeuwarden
100 years Woudagemaal UNESCO World Heritage
The oldest steam pumping station in the world still plays a crucial role in Frisian water management. At high water, this pumping station ensures that the Frisians keep their feet dry. There are special shooting days, on which the building and the Frisian bosom are misted with steam. A spectacular sight. The shooting days will be announced on the website.
Open all year round – Lemmer
11fountains
Due to climate change, we don't know if he will ever come again, the now world-famous Skating Elfstedentocht. Eleven cities connected by water. European Capital of Culture Leeuwarden-Fryslân enriched with 11 new sources. Internationally renowned artists have designed a unique fountain for all Eleven Cities on the basis of Frisian and their own history.
Around March to October. The fountains in Leeuwarden and Dokkum are on all year round.
HT Rowboat Race
Friday 22 May the 46th edition of the spectacular HT rowing boat race will take place. During this very tough race, approximately 140 sloops row from Harlingen to Terschelling. With its 32 km across the Wadden Sea, the race is one of the toughest rowing competitions in the country. Whether you're waving goodbye to the racers in Harlingen or waiting for you on Terschelling, as a spectator you just want to be there.
Friday 22 May – Harlingen, Terschelling
75 years Skûtsjesilen, Frisian Maritime Museum
Whoever says Friesland says Skûtsjesilen. The SKS (Sintrale Kommisje Skûtsjesilen), organizer of these tough sailing competitions, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The Fries Scheepvaart Museum in Sneek shows the world of the Skûtsjesilers in a unique exhibition. The championships will take place in the second half of July.
June 5 to August 30, 2020 – Sneek
Wadopera, the story of fisherman Peter Grimes
An opera spectacle with the Wadden Sea Unesco World Heritage as background. More than 180 players, singers and musicians take you to England at the beginning of the 19th century. To a village on the Suffolk coast where local coroner Swallow, who is also a barrister and mayor, interrogates fisherman Peter Grimes about the death of his cabin boy. Grimes is having a hard time:because in the small community he was not already found guilty before the verdict has been passed?
September 2020 – Paesens Moddergat
Oyster walks
At low tide, local Gerrit takes you out onto the Wad. Gerrit is an islander, beachcomber and fisherman, he knows everything about the Wad, the tides, what lives there and what you can eat from it. You pick your own oyster. But how do you eat them? What do you eat and drink with it? In the beachcombing garden, the tastiest ingredients and seasonings are ready to enjoy your home-picked oysters indefinitely.
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