
Leidens Ontzet 2026
Culture
Leiden throws its biggest party of the year to mark the end of the 1574 siege, with hutspot, herring, a funfair and a grand parade.
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Leiden throws its biggest party of the year to mark the end of the 1574 siege, with hutspot, herring, a funfair and a grand parade.

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