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The Amsterdam of actor and Sinterklaas stand-in Mark van Eeuwen (50): ‘I practiced riding there for the arrival of Sinterklaas at De Hollandsche Manege’

The Amsterdam of actor and Sinterklaas stand-in Mark van Eeuwen (50): ‘I practiced riding there for the arrival of Sinterklaas at De Hollandsche Manege’

Actor Mark van Eeuwen will perform as an assistant Sinterklaas during the official arrival parade in Amsterdam this Sunday. To prepare for the festivities, he has been practicing his riding skills at De Hollandsche Manege.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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