Hanseatic Cities of the River Region Join Forces: Festive Signing Ceremony at Loevestein Castle
In a historic setting at Loevestein Castle, Aldermen from Tiel, Zaltbommel, and West Maas en Waal signed the official cooperation agreement "Hanseatic Cooperation River Area". The collaboration focuses on connecting the Hanseatic past with the future of the region, thereby revitalizing their shared history and culture.
In a historic setting at Loevestein Castle, dressed in traditional costumes 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 Area" on July 1. The signing marks the beginning of an intensive collaboration between the three Hanseatic cities, thereby revitalizing their shared history and culture.
Working Together to Bring the Hanze Story to Life
The partnership aims to connect the region’s Hanseatic past with its future. By developing recreational routes, events, stories, and packages, the municipalities hope to make this heritage tangible for both visitors and residents. Another key objective is to promote the region collectively within the international Hanseatic League.
Message in Hanseatic language
During the signing ceremony, the three mayors delivered a joint message in elegant Hanseatic language: “Let this covenant bear witness to our firm resolve to establish this partnership with justice and loyalty, so that our cities may flourish in prosperity, united by the ancient Hanseatic League, from this day forward and for all time.”
Bringing Hanze heritage to life
In the coming years, the municipalities will focus on jointly promoting the Hanseatic cities in our region. Their goal is to bring the Hanseatic heritage to life and Map the region on the Map as an attractive, historic, and welcoming destination.