Hanseatic cities in the river region join forces: festive signing ceremony at Loevestein Castle
In the historic setting of Loevestein Castle, councilors from Tiel, Zaltbommel, and West Maas en Waal signed the official cooperation agreement "Hanzesamenwerking Rivierengebied" (Hanseatic Cooperation River Region). The cooperation focuses on connecting the Hanseatic past with the future of the region. In this way, they are breathing new life into their shared history and culture.
In a historic setting at Loevestein Castle, dressed in traditional costume and armed with quill pens, Alderman Carla Kreuk of Tiel, Alderman Ed Goossens of Zaltbommel, and Alderman Marieke van den Boom of West Maas en Waal signed the official cooperation agreement "Hanseatic Cooperation River Region" on July 1. The signing marks the beginning of an intensive collaboration between the three Hanseatic cities. In this way, they are breathing new life into their shared history and culture.
Working together on a vibrant Hanseatic story
The collaboration focuses on connecting the Hanseatic past with the future of the region. By developing recreational routes, events, stories, and packages, the municipalities want to make the heritage tangible for visitors and residents alike. Joint profiling within the international Hanseatic League is also an important goal.
Message in Hanseatic language
During the signing ceremony, the three administrators issued a joint message in elegant Hanseatic language: "Let this bond bear witness to our firm resolve to establish cooperation with justice and loyalty, so that our cities may flourish in prosperity, united by the ancient covenant of the Hanseatic League, from this day forward and for all time."
Bringing Hanseatic heritage to life
In the coming years, the municipalities will focus on jointly promoting the Hanseatic cities in our region. In this way, they want to bring Hanseatic heritage to life and put the region on the map as an attractive, historic, and hospitable destination.