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Zandvoort commemorates with poignant play: ‘War unfortunately keeps returning’

Zandvoort commemorates with poignant play: ‘War unfortunately keeps returning’

Zandvoort marked Remembrance Day with a special theater afternoon at Theater De Krocht, featuring two poignant plays about the impact of war. This event represents the first time the town has used theater as a medium for this annual commemoration.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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