- “Stichting Werkgroep 5 mei viering” is a Dutch phrase that translates to “Foundation Working Group May 5th Celebration.”
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- In the Netherlands, May 5th (5 mei) is known as Liberation Day. It commemorates the end of the German occupation during World War II in 1945.
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- A Stichting is a non-profit foundation — a legal form in Dutch civil law used for organizations with social, cultural, or public goals.
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- A Werkgroep means working group, a team of people formed to handle specific tasks or projects.
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- 5 mei viering refers to the May 5th celebration, which includes concerts, public speeches, festivals, and memorials.
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- Together, this term describes a formal group—usually organized by local citizens or municipalities—that plans and coordinates Liberation Day activities in a specific area.
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- Their role often includes managing events, arranging permits, partnering with schools, and promoting historical awareness.
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- These groups operate independently but in cooperation with national efforts, like those led by the Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei (National Committee for 4 and 5 May).
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