Nieuwpoort is The most famous giant of Nieuwpoort and the surrounding area Jan Turpijn after a long career of 94 years on pension. It is increasingly difficult to 24 adults carriers to find the giant of 10.4 meters high and 750 pounds heavy to lift. Europe’s largest worn giant keeps it on but there is still a big farewell party on Sunday 7 July.
“The last couple of years, for the Reuzengilde Jan Turpijn Nieuwpoort increasingly difficult to sufficiently strong bearers,” responds gildesecretaris Sanne Ramboer. “It is always a logistical challenge to put their personal agendas to be reconciled with the many national and international commitments of the giant. It is also not for everyone. The giant weighs in at 750 pounds. Therefore, we decided to be the pride of Newport with a pension to let go. The giant knows people almost a century of wonder. It would be a shame to have that unique piece of heritage fabric to collect. Therefore, we will Jan Turpijn still drafting on numerous celebrations, but as a still giant. A guest of honor so to speak. Walk around, he will be in his blessed age.” It is a goodbye with a big party. “We had the privilege to 94 years, the home of Europe’s, greatest worn giant. His retirement can we not just let them pass,” toerismeschepen Ann Gheeraert (CD&V). “Sunday 7 July we will organize with the Reuzengilde a huge farewell party. What exactly it is, we are still preparing but it will be appropriate for a large Nieuwpoortenaar as Jan Turpijn.”
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“The giant is named after the 15th century Nieuwpoortse mayor Jan Turpijn”, picks up Sarah in. “His first outing he made in 1926. During the Second world War was Turpijn burned after a bombing. The current giant made his first appearance on 14 July 1963 during the Parade of the 101 giants in Nieuwpoort-Bad. On 1 september of the same year Turpijn on the market Square above the baptismal font held. That was just on the 800ste anniversary of Nieuwpoort. Meanwhile, the reuzenfamilie expanded with nine members. Twenty years ago, our guild the urban culture award for Turpijn and the other giants are real ambassadors of Nieuwpoort. In 2015 accredited minister Sven Gatz, the Flemish reuzencultuur as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.”
