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Mar 11, 2011
Anita Kalmane
Freelance journalist. Former Lifestyle Editor of IamExpat.Read more

Every year thousands of people gather in Limburg and Brabant, where the carnival is celebrated. One of the most known - if not THE most known - places to celebrate is Maastricht, the oldest city in the Netherlands.

This year the Maastricht Carnival officially started on March 6 (midday) and ended on March 8 (midnight). Next year mark the date February 19 -21 and join the party!
 

maastricht carnival boat

maastricht carnival celebration

maastricht carnival bed
Photos by Anita Kalmane and Michael Krimgen

By Anita Kalmane