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Groningens Ontzet (Bommen Berend)

When:Tu 28-08-2018
Where:Groningen

To commemorate the "Groningens Ontzet", every year there are festivities around Groningen on the 28th August. The day is also known as “Bommen Berend”, named after the bishop of Münster, the city which had the city of Groningen besieged in 1672. One of the most noteworthy parts of this commemoration is the outstanding firework show. Read more about the history of the "Groningens Ontzet" and the events in the city on the website from Volksvermaken Groningen.