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Niederländische YH 2025 1 (c) Pepijn Velthuis
Pepijn Velthuis

Annual Dutch youthHansa Meeting - First time in Zupthen!

The annual introductory afternoon of the Dutch YouthHansa Association (De Nederlandse Jeugdhanze) took place on Wednesday 7 May 2025. Young people from eight different Hanseatic cities had the opportunity to get to know each other better in preparation for the International Hanseatic Day, which will take place in Visby this year.

During the introductory afternoon, the group was first welcomed by Zutphen alderman Rick Verschure. Zutphen, together with Ommen, are participating as members of the youthHansa and the Dutch youthHansa Association the first time this year, which makes it extra special that they have offered to organise this day in their city. In good Hanseatic tradition, each city had brought a gift, which will be arriving in Visby on with the Kamper Kogge during the Hanseatic Day. Then the treasurer Natasja Leoné, secretary Martine Soepenberg and chairman Pepijn Velthuis of the Dutch youthHansa Association gave a brief explanation of the youthHansa. Afterwards the delegates went on a boat tour of Zutphen, which provided a great opportunity to get to know not only each other, but also the city better. After an eventful afternoon and an after-dinner drink, the event was concluded as a big sucesss! Next stop: Visby!