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160 Amsterdam Sinterklaas costumes lost in dry cleaner fire

A fire at a dry cleaner in Nieuw-Vennep destroyed 164 handmade costumes intended for the upcoming Sinterklaas parade in Amsterdam. Through volunteer efforts and public donations, the Stichting Sinterklaas has successfully secured replacement outfits, ensuring the festivities will continue as planned.

A total of 164 handmade costumes intended for the annual Sinterklaas parade in Amsterdam were destroyed in a fire at a dry cleaner in Nieuw-Vennep this past July. The loss of these unique garments, which featured specific Amsterdam-themed symbols like Andreaskruizen, placed a significant financial and logistical burden on the Stichting Sinterklaas organization. Volunteers were forced to act quickly to secure replacements for the upcoming festivities.

Despite the unfortunate incident, the organization successfully acquired new high-quality outfits in time for the parade, which is scheduled to take place in two weeks. Funding for the replacement costumes was bolstered by generous donations from the public, as insurance did not cover the full cost of the loss. Organizers expressed confidence that the parade will proceed as planned and that the minor differences in the new attire will not affect the experience for the children attending the event in the city.

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