CHIO Aachen: Velkommen Danmark

23 June 2013

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It is a long-standing tradition: One day prior to the CHIO Opening Ceremony the current partner country of the CHIO Aachen is given a euphoric reception by many thousands of people from Aachen in front of the impressive setting of the historic Town Hall in the market square of Aachen.

Aachen is actually famous for being an imperial city, however this year the term “royal city” might in fact be more appropriate.  Because this year’s partner country, Denmark, will be presenting its royal side at the market place in Aachen at 5.30 pm on June 24^th: The Danish Royal Lifeguards and their affiliated music corps, the Regiment of Hussar Guards as well as members of the Danish Gymnastics Federation, DGI, will all be taking part.  Karli and the mascot of the FEI European Championships 2013 (August 19^th-25^th, 2013) in Herning, Denmark will also be joining in the celebrations in Aachen’s market square. The highlight will be the appearance of Denmark’s Princess Royal, Mary of Denmark, who will also be attending the CHIO Opening Ceremony a day later.  The Prime Minister of NRW, Hannelore Kraft; Marcel Philipp, Lord Mayor of the City of Aachen, and Carl Meulenbergh, President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e. V., will be welcoming the Danish guests in the market square of Aachen.

Source: CHIO Aachen