Zeeland 1919 in Colour: Part-3 Coastal Gems

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Bask in the timeless allure of Zeeland, a Dutch coastal province, with this rare color footage from 1919 in Part 3 of a delightful series. The film opens with Vlissingen’s sweeping beach and town on Walcheren Island, waves lapping at the shore, then shifts to Zoutelande’s quaint south coast village, its iconic church standing proud. Next, Veere’s historic charm unfolds along cobblestone lanes. Beyond the scenery, Zeeland’s soul shines through local traditions—women in traditional dress picnic in golden fields, young couples court under the sun, and men playfully reject suitors by placing straw men at their doors. A vivid treasure for history buffs, Dutch culture enthusiasts, and travel lovers, this reel captures a 1919 Zeeland alive with coastal beauty and quirky customs.

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