The costume is finished off with gold buttons and a red scarf. A double-breasted red vest is worn on top, which shows below the shirt. A white dickey with red plaid braid on the collar is worn underneath the shirt. The Marken men wear a blue and white or gray and white striped shirt with red patches, red button holes, and red stitching. This is one of two costumes which features a shorter skirt. The black skirt, trimmed with orange, along with a floral accents on the hat and front add to the appeal of this dress. It features a red and yellow bolero worn with red on the front and blue or burgundy on the back. Isle of Marken - The Marken costume from this charming town on the Zuyderzee, now called the IJsselmeer, is the most colorful costume worn in our festival. Our hat is hand-made exclusively by one woman, personally taught the technique which was handed down from an immigrant from Zeeland, in The Netherlands. The detail of the hat in olden days signified whether the person was of the Protestant or Catholic faith. The “kissers” are large gold squares worn at the temples. Zuid Beveland - This elegant costume is very distinctive with its very beautiful, large, stiffly starched hat. A fitted eyelet hat hugs the head and is adorned by “kissers.” Middelburg 1 Middelburg - The colorful costume from this southern province, features a black skirt and blouse highlighted by a brilliantly striped apron and a large white collar. It should be noted that this was the costume of well-to-do ladies of the city and wealthy farmers’ wives. Beneath the lace hat is a gold hat which originally was a thin gold metal helmet. There are four hats worn with this costume, the top one a lovely lace hat tightly shirred in the neckline. The dress is accented by delicate lace on the shawl, apron, and sleeves. The beautiful patterned dress features a fitted bodice with a peplum which drapes longer in the back. Spakenburg Boyįriesland - This beautiful costume from a northern province in The Netherlands gives an indication of the pride of the people of Friesland. The outfit is highlighted by black velvet trim and a black satin cap dating back to the 17th century “Golden Age” of The Netherlands. The girl’s print dress is enhanced by a kraplap of identical or coordinating print and topped by a plaid pinafore. The boy's blue, white and black striped shirt is accented by a predominately red scarf and jaunty fishermen’s hat. The boys wear an outfit identical to the adult fishermen, while the girls wear a variation of the styles and fabrics worn by their older sisters and mothers. The Kinder Dutch Dancers dress as the children who inhabited Spakenburg, a fishing village. Our youngest dancers, the Kinder Dutch Dancers, have their own unique dance and costumes. Spakenburg - In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Dutch Dance, Tulip Time launched a new Dutch Dance program for 3–5th grade children. A brief description of the costumes and the province each costume represents follows. In general, the clothing in our festival represents styles of the mid 1800s through the mid 1900s. In order to walk and dance comfortably, in the wooden shoes, they all wear several pair of heavy socks. A question frequently asked by tourists watching the dancers is whether the girls from Dutch descent commonly have such thick ankles. Before a dancer can perform, the costume is inspected to assure that it meets the standard for fit, function, safety, authenticity and construction.
for more information, go toĭancer costumes are cut from hand made patterns, available only from the Tulip Time Festival Costume Directors. Your donation to this fund makes it possible for more local students to participate in Dutch Dance. Because of the high cost, the Join the Dance Initiative was created to fund the making of these costumes. Total costume costs, including seamstress fees, shoes and all accessories range from $180–$240 per costume. If the dancer or a family member makes the costume they will save money in seamstress fees. In addition to fabrics, wooden shoes and in some cases, specially crafted hats or other accessories must be purchased. Each one of the dancers costumes is hand made to fit that individual. Many people are curious as to how the costumes are made and their cost. The Netherlands is divided into 12 provinces, 8 of which are represented in costume by the dancers in our festival.
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