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How we support the Dutch national team: From 1988 street parties and Gullit pastries to orange-decked streets: 'Everyone waves and smiles at everyone'

How we support the Dutch national team: From 1988 street parties and Gullit pastries to orange-decked streets: 'Everyone waves and smiles at everyone'

The article reflects on the public's enthusiastic support for the Dutch national football team, highlighting the massive celebrations in Haarlem following the 1988 European Championship victory. It describes how the city center and Grote Markt filled with ecstatic fans as the nation united in celebration.

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