Venlo, 2025
This photo series documents the Boerenbruiloft as it is celebrated every year on the last day of vastelaovend in Venlo. Colourful, lively, and carried by a strong sense of local pride. A “mock wedding” full of humour and symbolism, passed down through generations and rooted in the community. It is also a deeply family oriented celebration. Parents bring their children in decorated handcarts, and kids roam the crowded city centre as if unsupervised, yet the strong sense of community lets everyone feel at ease. For many, this day feels self-evident. That is precisely why it matters to photograph it as living heritage. The images show more than celebration. They reveal how play and tradition meet, and how community takes shape through gestures, costumes, and music.
In 2025, a selethis series received a Bronze Award in the ‘Event’ (Non-Professional) category at the ReFocus Color Photography Awards.
