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Welcome to the virtual Princess Margriet Dutch Caféat the Canadian Tulip Festival, 2006 |
| History | Rembrandt | Everyday activities | Schedule of events | Meneer van Zanten | Children's activities | Sponsors |
In 1945, the people of Holland presented Ottawa with over 100,000 tulip bulbs in appreciation of Canada’s dual role of harboring the Royal family members and aiding with the liberation of the Netherlands. Researching the correct numbers of tulips available in the National Capital Region, we have asked Marie-Čve Létourneau from the National Capital Commission to help recover the right data. Here are her words verbatim. Please mention the source if you use the following text:
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"Each Spring, between 3 to
5 million tulips bloom throughout the region. This approximate number includes
the 1 million tulips that the NCC manages annually in its parks and on its
properties, as well as the many tulips planted by the Canadian Tulip Festival's
official partners and the general public. Most of our bulbs are renewed every
two years, except for the ones found on high profile attraction sites, such as
Parliament Hill, Major's Hill Park and the National War Memorial. In this
particular case, the NCC is responsible for changing some 500,000 bulbs each
year, and it is important to note that all bulbs removed by our contractors are
usually used to make compost.
As for the most impressive tulip beds, they can be found on two Canadian Tulip Festival official sites, which are Commissioners Park, where the NCC plants 300,000 tulips each year and Major's Hill Park (40,000 tulips). The beds found on Parliament Hill are also known to be quite spectacular with 33,000 tulips blooming each year. You can also appreciate a considerable amount of tulips along Colonel By Drive (4 beds between Bank Street and Bronson for a total of 31,000 tulips) and Queen Elizabeth Drive (10 beds along driveway between Laurier Street and Bank Street for a total of 43,000 tulips). |
The NCC buys tulips every year. For example, in Fall 2002, the crown corporation bought 400,000 bulbs, which were planted in various sites. In a scenario like this one, our contractors make sure that all purchased bulbs are supplied by Holland. Also, all bulbs donated to the NCC come specifically from Holland. A significant quantity is donated by Princess Juliana (10,000) and the Dutch Bulb Growers Association (10,000), who both have made a tradition of sending bulbs each year as a symbol of appreciation for Canada's contribution in the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II."
Marie-Čve Létourneau, Communications Officer, The National Capital Commission
Throughout the years, the tulip became a focal point in Ottawa's short spring time.
In The Netherlands, 2006 is the year of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, better known as "Rembrandt"; Dutch painter, draftsman, and etcher of the 17th century, a giant in the history of art. His paintings are characterized by luxuriant brushwork, rich colour, and a mastery of chiaroscuro. Numerous portraits and self-portraits exhibit a profound penetration of character. His drawings constitute a vivid record of contemporary Amsterdam life. The greatest artist of the Dutch school, he was a master of light and shadow whose paintings, drawings, and etchings made him a giant in the history of art. Rembrandt is the most famous Dutch painter of all times and we will relive the Golden age in our pavilion with traditional clothing, the Rembrandt Tulip and a painting auction of up and coming artists from the Dutch school.
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This year our house band is from Apeldoorn. This Dutch singing rock band has made Dutch audience “rock” since 2003 and are sure to do the same at the Princess Margriet Cafe and on the friendship stage at the Canadian Tulip Festival 2006! Come and check them out!!!!
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Just like every year The Princess Margriet Cafe offers many on-going activities and wonderful Dutch Food!
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every weekend in the afternoon
Free Flower Arrangement demonstration given by "fleuriste Monique" Souvenirs, postcards, tulip History and much more During the times that their isn't any live music we will be showing the movie Rembrandt on a big screen. You can take a look into the private life of the famous Dutch painter. At the same time their will be the opportunity to play in the Sjoelbak tournament with the official rules. Are you the best Sjoeler in our Sjoel tournament? Dutch Food will be served throughout the whole festival. Come and try some Liquorish, Kroketten, Bami Balls, Frikandellen, Pea Soup, Poffertjes and our a famous Herring. A good Dutch meal isn't complete without a great tasting beer! |
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Princess Margriet Dutch Café Schedule of Events
May 12 Friday12:00 to 20:00 – Everyday from open until Meneer van Zanten is performing, their will be official "wedstijd Sjoelen" Ask the bar for the rules and regulations to win a bag with Dutch prize pack valued at $50.00 20:00 to closing – Music by the Dutch singing rock band Meneer van Zanten May 13 Saturday
12:00 to 17:00 – Children’s Activities, every weekend there will be lots to do for kids of all ages like; 13:30 to 15:00 – Meneer van Zanten on Friendship Stage 18:00 to 19:00 – Dutch sing along with Leo Heistek and his choir "Hard en Vals", more commonly known as Karaoke. 20:00 to closing – Music by Meneer van Zanten May 14 Sunday12:00 to 17:00 – Children’s Activities 15:00 to 20:00 – Music by Meneer van Zanten May 15 Monday 10:00 to 20:00 – Dutch Café with Dutch music, shuffleboard competition and all daily activities. May 16 Tuesday10:00 to 20:00 – Dutch Café with Dutch music, shuffle board and all the daily activities May 17 Wednesday10:00 to 19:00 – Café with Dutch music, sjoelen and all the daily activity's |
May 18 Thursday10:00 to 19:00 – Dutch Café with Dutch music and sjoelen and all the daily activities May 19 Friday10:00 to 20:00 – Dutch Café with Dutch music and sjoelen and all the daily activities 20:00 to closing – Meneer van Zanten May 20 Saturday12:00 to 14:00 – Dutch School painting auction with “Rembrandt van Rijn” 12:00 to 17:00 – Children’s Activities 19:30 to 20.00 Dutch Canadian Choir from Calgary 20:00 to closing – Meneer van Zanten May 21 Sunday 10:30 to 12:00 – Free Flower Arrangement demonstration 12:00 to 13:30 – Meneer van Zanten on Friendship Stage 12:00 to 17:00 – Children’s Activities 13:30 to 15:00 – Free Flower Arrangement demonstration 19:00 to 20:00 – Reading by Glenda De Vries 20:00 to closing - Music by Meneer van Zanten May 22 Monday12:00 to 17:00 – Children’s Activities 19:00 to closing – Music by Meneer van Zanten
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Upcoming events......
For ticket information about the Tulip Festival, ticket prices or other questions, please visit the website www.tulipfestival.ca
You are welcome to enjoy, participate or take a look at the Dutch Pavilion!
Tulip Hotline: 1 800 66-TULIP (613) 567-4447
This Year's Princess Margriet Cafe couldn't be a success without the following people and organizations.
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Dutch singing rock band |
Staples Kanata (613) 592-3538 |
Flower workshops Fleuriste Monique (819) 568-3811 |
TulipFestival2006 |
Leadership Ottawa |
Wim Kok www.wimfoto.com |
webmaster Wilco Denissen
