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Discovering Holland Michigan’s cultural connections to the Netherlands

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Maranda, Fifth Third Bank and Tulip Time are once again embarking on an unforgettable excursion!

The crew has landed in the Netherlands to explore its cultural connections to Holland, MI, in anticipation of the “96th Annual Tulip Time Festival,” which returns May 3-11, 2025.

Some of the first stops on the trip include attending the World Tulip Summit! Also on the itinerary is a visit to Willem Blaeu, a school in Alkmaar, NE, to see how students arrive and depart on their bikes and what they’re learning.

Photo courtesy of Maranda

The students also reflect on their time in the United States and what they’ve most enjoyed.

View the fun visit in Maranda’s featured segment and stay tuned for more adventures in the Netherlands!

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