On March 30, the birthday of Vincent van Gogh, the Van Gogh Nationaal Park in formation was launched in Brabant. After a festive, official launch moment for Van Gogh NP i.o., Cornald Maas presented Salon Van Gogh. He discussed with his table guests the meaning of Vincent van Gogh as a compass for the landscape of the future. Van Gogh Sites Foundation, as a proud partner, is closely involved in the development of Van Gogh NP i.o. The entire program was broadcast live.
Van Gogh Sites Foundation and Van Gogh Nationaal Park i.o. organized a talk show led by Cornald Maas on March 30. He talked with interesting guests about the meaning of Vincent van Gogh as a compass for the development of the landscape of the future. Adriaan Geuze envisioned it all: "In 5 years we should be able to walk from every village and town straight into nature".
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The official launching ceremony of Van Gogh NP i.o. took place at Out Herlaer. Out Herlaer is also being realized there by Brabants Landschap and Het Noordbrabants Museum. Ina Adema and Yvo Kortmann symbolically opened the door to Van Gogh NP i.o. and the partners concluded their multi-year collaboration with a joint message. This marked the unique character of the Brabant movement Van Gogh NP i.o. , a testing ground without fences that starts at the front door of all Brabanders in the area. The integrated approach is aimed at strengthening top nature and developing valuable, vital landscape with greenery right into the heart of villages and cities.
During the opening ceremony, Commissioner of the King Adema expressed her appreciation for the fact that the Brabant partners, based on their substantive expertise, connect with innovation, art and design and thus contribute to an attractive business climate, sustainable tourism and perspective for agriculture. "The Van Gogh Nationaal Park is an idiosyncratic, very Brabant, bringing together art and culture in a landscape where it is possible to literally follow in Vincent's footsteps. Finding a balance between economic interests, nature and landscape. Just a bit different than usual, seeking opportunities and innovation."
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Vincent van Gogh was inspired by the countryside of Brabant. And precisely where he found that inspiration is the Van Gogh National Park i.o. This unique collaboration delivers an important quality impulse for a healthy and beautiful living and working environment for residents and (international) knowledge workers. Van Gogh NP i.o. puts North Brabant more strongly on the map as a tourist destination, provides prospects for farmers, estate owners and other entrepreneurs and strengthens our international position as an economic top region.
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The story of Vincent van Gogh is still tangibly present in Brabant. For many Van Gogh lovers around the world, this story is a source of inspiration. The heritage sites and Van Gogh Monuments tell how the young Vincent grew into that world-famous painter who still inspires millions every day.
The location of the program on March 30 was not chosen by chance. In this area on the Dommel river, Brabants Landschap and Het Noordbrabants Museum are working together on an Outdoor Museum Herlaer. The first trees for this will be planted this month. This unique collaboration shows how heritage, landscape and nature come together in Van Gogh NP.
