It was busy at the Gemeenlandshuis Spaarndam. Many people who stood in line there chose not for the future, but for the past. “I hear from many people that the chosen date is unfortunate,” says supermarket owner Han Bouwens.
He is organizing an exchange fair there today for the historical pictures of Spaarndam that the villagers were able to save at his supermarket in recent weeks. “The whole village is idolized and I speak to people who are in doubt. Do I vote or go to the exchange?” said Han.
We choose pictures and not the talk – NH News
The long queue in front of the historic building reveals that many villagers opt for the swap meet. A man who can’t wait to get in and already starts exchanging in a corner outside reports the following: “We opt for pictures and not for talk.”
Others waiting in line are well aware of their right to vote. “I combine it and went to the ballot box this morning. The queue and the crowds were much less there.” Behind him, a woman reacts happily to the news that it is quiet there. “Then I’ll stop by there on the way back.”
The political parties can also call me
Inside, a satisfied supermarket owner is talking to Pieter Goedbloed, who is from the marketing company behind the pictures. “It works very well, it connects people, they come to the store and it also mobilizes all kinds of people,” says Pieter.
The provincial elections, which are known for getting few people on their feet, have a formidable opponent today in Spaarndam with the swap meet. “The parties can also call me. Then we can see if we can come up with something for them, let them come,” Pieter concludes.