Traditions and Folklore in Friesland

Pillow fight over water

A greased ship's mast is slung across the canal on the Kleine Voorstraat, Harlingen's main shopping street for a game of “Boegspriet zakslaan” (Bowsprit pillowfight), which two opponents try to knock each other off a the mast with heavy cushions; there are safety measures and a ladder for the loser to get ashore.

Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Sat Jul 02, 2005
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