This year it is 80 years since the Netherlands was liberated. A special year! Also in Zoetermeer there are Special activities organized To reflect on freedom, such as a unique photo exhibition and the freedom concert.
To celebrate freedom and to commemorate the Second World War, you can go to many places in the coming period. In addition to the photo exhibition and the freedom concert, there are special neighborhood meals, you will come into contact with veterans and of course the Liberation Festival takes place again.
History comes to life
From Saturday 29 March to Friday 11 April, history will come to Life at Stadhuisplein 22. The exhibition Second World War in color is a photo exhibition with images from the Second World War. And not just like that: the photos are colored by Jacob Lagerweij.
He took the time to color in the old photos so that history becomes even more tangible. You see special photos surrounding Jews persecution, the resistance, daily life under the occupation and of course the liberation. And of course there are also many photos from Zoetermeer.
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Musical tribute to freedom
For lovers of music it is a party on Wednesday 9 April. In the Stadstheater Zoetermeer, De Bill Baker Big Band brings a tribute to 80 years of freedom with the freedom concert. Be taken back to the 40s with authentic big band music in the style of Glenn Miller.
The nice? You will be during This free concert Totally included in the heyday of swing music!
Together in Zoetermeer
This year there are many more special activities on the theme of freedom. On Monday 5 May there are Freedom meals where you can sit down in your area. Come in conversation with your neighbors, hear special stories and of course enjoy good food together!
Then you can continue to the Liberation Festival; In the Story House you meet veterans. Here you can hear their stories and ask them all your questions. In June there is still a moment to get in touch with veterans during the special veteran evening. You can find more information about that soon in the program.
Sign up quickly
In short: there will be plenty to do in the coming period! The photo exhibition Second World War in color At Stadhuisplein 22 you can visit every day for free from Saturday 29 March to Sunday 11 April between 11 am and 4 pm. Do you want to go to the freedom concert? Reserve your free ticket quickly.