De Unox Nieuwjaarsduik 2013... or... "The New Year's Dive 2013"
No, we didn't participate in this... it was WAY TOO COLD FOR US! We just watched.
In Den Haag (over near the Kurhaus on Scheveningen beach) there is an annual 'North Sea plunge' that takes place at noon on New Year's day. The video below will show you how crazy the dutch (& others) can be. Lot's of singing and dancing took place, which seems to be a key component to many of the local festivals.
There were thousands of people and all from so many different places. Den Haag is so culturally diverse and it is so great to see everyone celebrating the new year together.
The video begins with approx. 30 seconds of 'preparation' footage and then the 'pre-plunge' excitement begins! After the dip... free hot pea soup and hot chocolate to everyone!
New Years Plunge