Scarface (1983)

Scarface (1983), directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone, is a crime film starring Al Pacino as Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant who arrives in Miami during the Mariel boatlift of 1980. Tony quickly rises through the ranks of the drug world, building an empire through cocaine trafficking, but his greed, paranoia, and violent nature lead to his downfall. 

The film follows his rise and fall, exploring themes of power, corruption, and the American Dream. Michelle Pfeiffer and Steven Bauer play major supporting roles. 

The film is a remake of the 1932 film of the same name and has become a cultural icon.

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Boxmeerse Vaart

The Boxmeerse Vaart is a centuries-old Holy Blood Procession in Boxmeer, which originated around 1400 after a supposed blood miracle in which wine turned into blood during the Eucharist. 

This colorful procession, held on the second Sunday after Pentecost, revolves around the relic of the Holy Blood, preserved in a silver carrying case. 

It is an intangible cultural heritage, recognized in 2012 on the National Inventory. 

The Procession attracts thousands of spectators every year and includes masses, choirs, and a route through Boxmeer with decorations and the Holy Blood Guild. 

The tradition, rooted in popular devotion and folklore, is organized by the Stichting Comité Boxmeerse Vaart. 

The 625th anniversary will be celebrated in 2025.

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Aswan

Aswan Governorate is the southernmost governorate of Egypt, located in Upper Egypt along the Nile, with Aswan as its capital. 

It includes Lake Nasser, created by the Aswan Dam, and borders Qena, the Red Sea, Al Wadi al Jadid and Sudan. 

With an area of ​​62,726 km² and approximately 1.69 million inhabitants (2024), it has a poverty rate of over 60%.

Aswan is an important trade and tourist center with UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Nubian Monuments (Abu Simbel, Philae). 

It has a rich Nubian culture, historical sites such as the Unfinished Obelisk and the Nubian Museum, and industries such as copper, steel and granite mining.

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Flower Parade Zundert

The Flower Parade Zundert is the largest flower parade in the world, held annually on the first Sunday of September in Zundert, North Brabant. 

The event, which started in 1936, attracts tens of thousands of visitors. 

Twenty neighbourhoods build giant floats, completely decorated with dahlias, which compete for the originality and beauty prize. 

The parade is a UNESCO Intangible Heritage and includes a parade, festive activities and an exhibition of the floats on Monday. 

Volunteer work and a sense of community are central, with weeks of preparation by the neighbourhoods.

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Imbabura

A province in the north of Ecuador, in the Andes, with Ibarra as its capital. 

It has an area of ​​approximately 4,615 km² and has approximately 469,879 inhabitants (2022). 

Known as the "lake province" due to numerous lakes, with the Imbabura volcano (4,609 m) as a landmark. The region has fertile soils, agriculture (corn, sugar cane, beans), livestock and artisanal markets. 

It is divided into six cantons, with a rich history of indigenous Caranqui, Inca and Spanish influences.

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Keti Koti

Keti Koti, which means "Chained Chains" or "Broken Chains" in Surinamese, is an annual celebration on July 1 in the Netherlands and Suriname to commemorate the abolition of slavery in 1863. 

On this day, the emancipation of enslaved people in the Dutch colonies became official. 

In the Netherlands, Keti Koti is celebrated with festivals, commemorations, parades and cultural events, especially in cities such as Amsterdam (at the National Monument Slavery Past in the Oosterpark). 

It is a moment of reflection, commemoration and celebration of freedom, with attention to the history and contemporary impact of the slavery past. 

In 2025, it will be a national holiday in the Netherlands.

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Wetterhoun

The Wetterhoun, also known as the Frisian Water Dog, is an old Dutch dog breed, originally bred in Friesland for hunting otters and as a guard dog. 

It is a medium-sized, powerful dog with a dense, curly coat in black and white or brown and white, well-resistant to wet conditions. 

Wetterhouns are intelligent, headstrong, loyal and suitable as a family dog, but require consistent training and sufficient exercise. 

Due to their rarity, the breed is protected by breeding programs to maintain genetic diversity. 

They are known for their working drive and friendly, but watchful nature.

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