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On May 4 and 5, remembrance and freedom take center stage at Den Helder. Especially in this city, those days feel close. Den Helder was hit hard during the Second World War. That history is still connected to the city.
At the same time, Den Helder does not just look back. Freedom, peace, and security are tangible themes here even now. The city is working on safety in places where freedom is not a given. In doing so, the significance of May 4 and 5 takes on an extra layer here.
Together with residents and organizations, this period takes shape every year in Den Helder through commemorations, gatherings, and activities. In this way, the meaning of freedom remains visible in the city for everyone who wishes to reflect, participate, or look ahead. View the agenda for the program in Den Helder.
The Peace Now poster is also available in Den Helder. Max Kisman's powerful black and white design calls for peace and invites dialogue. Especially in a time of war and polarization, this image sends a clear and human signal.
You can pick up the poster for free at the Tourist Information Point at Willemsoord. Hang it in your window, take it with you, or visibly express your wish for peace with this small gesture.
Tijdens de herdenking op 4 mei draagt de stadsdichter van Den Helder elk jaar een gedicht voor. Met woorden die raken, geeft de stadsdichter stem aan herinnering, verlies en vrijheid. Het gedicht vormt ieder jaar een bijzonder moment binnen de herdenking en nodigt uit om stil te staan bij wat 4 mei in Den Helder betekent.
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Stichting 4 en 5 mei Den Helder organiseert en coördineert de lokale herdenkingen en vieringen rondom de nationale vrijheidsdagen. Ons doel is het levend houden van de herinnering aan de Tweede Wereldoorlog en de oorlogen sindsdien, het herdenken van slachtoffers en het vieren van vrede en vrijheid. Wij verbinden jong en oud door educatie en lokale evenementen, zodat vrijheid nooit vanzelfsprekend wordt.
Wat wij beogen:
• Herdenken: Eervol stilstaan bij oorlogsslachtoffers op 4 mei.
• Vieren: Vrijheid en democratie bewust vieren op 5 mei.
• Educatie: Bewustwording creëren over de waarde van vrijheid, juist voor de nieuwe generaties in Den Helder.
Bestuur:
Bas Ouwens: Penningmeester
Petra Clowting: Secretaris
Carel-Vincent van de Graaff: Lid
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