Zaate Herremenie

The Zaate Herremenie (Limburgish (Maastrichtian variant) for: drunken orchestra) is a carnival that takes place in the city of Maastricht in the Netherlands.

De Zaate Herremenie 1959 in 2008

Modern history

In 1958, Dr John Hoenen introduced a group musicians to the parade, and a tradition of pushing a pram filled with beer. In 1959, this group was named "Zaate Herremenie" by the citizens of Maastricht. In the early 1960s the name was altered to "De Zaate Herremenie 1959".

  • Dr John Hoenen
    Dr John Hoenen
  • D'n Awwe Drappo
    D'n Awwe Drappo
  • De Zaate Herremenie 1959 in 1964
    De Zaate Herremenie 1959 in 1964

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