Top Hat, White Tie and Tails

One of the main events in Rotterdam during the summer is the festival of romantic music. We try to visit every year. The festival is held in one of the cities major parks. There are perfomances throughout the park all day. From popular romantic music to piano recitals and gypsy.

What I like most about the festival is the atmosphere, the way the people dress up for the event. Early in the morning the first festivalgoers arrive carrying chairs, tables, complete sofa's and even chandeliers. They all look for the perfect spot on the grass. It's all about 'to see and being seen', about looks and dress. Men wearing top hats, white tie and tails and women wearing the most beautiful dresses and extraordinary hats. Although I have never been to Ascot, I think our Rotterdam festival has an 'Ascot' feel to it, but without the horses :-)!

Let me show you some pictures of last years event.

What I would love to know is: what is your favourite event?

Wish you a happy Wednesday!

Lieve groet, Madelief

A romantic day in the park

Gisteren was in Rotterdam de dag van de Romantisch muziek. Om de drukte voor te zijn gingen wij al vroeg op pad, gewapend met rieten mand, picknickkleed, sandwiches, verse sapjes en fruit. Gelukkig vonden we nog een mooi plekje vlakbij twee podia en een driesprong van wandelpaden. Achteraf bleek het de perfecte locatie om te genieten van de mooie muziek en het bewonderen van de veelal bijzonder geklede mensen!

Yesterday a festival of Romantic music was held in Rotterdam. All through the afternoon and evening there where performances. We left early with our picknickbasket filled to the brim with sandwiches, fruit and fruit juices, to find a good spot on the lawn. Luckily we found just the place nearby one of the stages and a crossroads of paths. It was the ideal spot to enjoy the music and look at the beautiful outfits people where wearing.