Evening of Lights - Delft, the Netherlands

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What started as an attempt to attract customers for Christmas shopping has grown into one of the biggest events of the year in Delft. In other cities it’s just a regular Tuesday night, but in Delft, one of the best parties of the year was today so called ‘Lichtjesavond’, or Evening of Lights. Streets are packed with all kinds of people wander through the streets where they can buy unique handmade arts and craft gifts at the traditional Christmas Market. They warm up besides one of the campfires with a gluhwein or a hot chocolate, while one of the choirs sings Christmas songs or a band plays. At 19:00, the mayor lights the candles of the huge Christmas tree at the market square where it all started back in 1998.

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Every year I’m going to this event. Today I visited this event with my best friend. We walked through the streets, saw the beautiful lights and the huge Christmas tree. Delft is amazing to see, specially at this time of the year 🎄❄️

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These photos are amazing ! They really get me in the Christmas spirit !
Such a beautiful place , Thanks for this content it really brightened my day !

Thank you!
That’s great to hear! It makes me happy 😁

Woow, Delft is looking nice!

Amsterdam is Magic

its beautiful view.

I wish I am there.

Thank you for resteeming my post 😁

You're very much welcome.

Thanks for the insight :) Absolutely a place worth visiting in Lichtjesavond times :)

Yes it is! I checked your profile and left a comment by your Eiffel tower post 😁

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These photos are really very nice .Really great work

Thank you so much!

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was out some mins ago to get what to eat couldn't help but watch the different beautiful tree decoration at a complex with lights for about 20 minutes until i eventually got tempted to go check out what they actually sell

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