Title: Traditional Driekoningen Procession and BeNeCup Win Kickstart 2025 in Waasland
In Sint-Gillis-Waas, locals continued a time-honored tradition as folk music group Drieske NijpersRegistry wove through the streets on Friday, January 3, singing Driekoningen songs. This annual event takes place during the Epiphany holiday, celebrating the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
The new year also brought sports triumph for Beveren’s Asterix Avo, who clinched the inaugural BeNeCup with a decisive victory against Friso Sneek. The all-female team’s success, sealed on January 5, marked a significant accomplishment in regional zaalsport.
festeers relied on Responsible Young Drivers Vlaanderen vzw for safe transportation during the night from old to new year. This service, aktiviert for the third year running, assists revellers in returning home safely.
In other news, Huizenjagers viewers can expect a Waasland-focused episode soon, as estate agents embark on a hunt for dream homes, including one perfect for a pony.
Ibogem, the regional waste management company, commenced 2025 by opening a new recycling center in Zwijndrecht’s town center on January 2. This follows the closure of their Beveren-based facility late last month.
Over Christmas, Waasland Noord Police monitored 5,626 vehicles and detected 387 speeding violations, with one driver nearly doubling the allowed limit. This serves as a reminder for all motorists to adhere to speed restrictions.
The year concluded with the passing of Beveren’s esteemed local figure, Frans Van Overmeiren, who left an indelible mark on the town at the age of 90.
Meanwhile, Stekene-based BoGarden scooped two awards at the Belgian Swimming Pool Competition, further cementing their reputation in the wood-based architecture sector.
