Oxford Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress visit Leiden for celebrations
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 13:02 · Archive
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Oxford travelled to the Dutch city of Leiden for celebrations marking a milestone in Dutch history.
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Oxford, Chewe and Carol Munkonge, travelled to Oxford's twin city of Leiden in October for celebrations marking a significant date in Dutch history. In 1574, the inhabitants of the Netherlands banished Spanish invaders from their country. The Munkonges rode through Leiden in a horse-drawn carriage, replacing their usual official limousine with the registration plate FC1, and took part in a parade through the city streets to wild applause from large crowds.
The day of celebrations began with a bugle call at city hall at 7am, followed by the distribution of raw herring and white bread, a Dutch tradition. The programme also included community singing, a memorial service, street theatre, the parade, pole vaulting competitions across a canal and a musical fireworks display.
Mr Munkonge had visited Leiden earlier in the year before becoming Lord Mayor, joining Oxford singers at a gala concert to mark the 80th anniversary of the twin city link. The anniversary celebrations included two concerts, one in each city, visits by Aisling, a Leiden folk group, to the Oxford Folk Festival, and a Leiden hockey team playing in a tournament with Oxford Hockey Club.
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- Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress enjoy Dutch horse and carriage rideTHE Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Oxford usually ride around in the limousine with the famous number plate FC1Oxford Mail · 17 Oct, 12:32
- Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress enjoy Dutch horse and carriage rideTHE Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Oxford usually ride around in the limousine with the famous number plate FC1Oxfordshire Guardian · 17 Oct, 12:32
In this story: Chewe Munkonge · Carol Munkonge · Oxford · Leiden · Netherlands · Aisling
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