Alkmaar was the 1st city I visited during my 2nd trip to the Netherlands. I was there in April but not on a friday, when the Cheese Market takes place. In normal circunstances the Cheese Market takes place every Friday, from April to September. Due to the Coronavirus, it is still unknown when the Cheese Market will take place in 2021.
NL-4865385, sent by Paul.
Back in 1365, as there was only one set of scales for weighing, cheese was traded on the Waagplein. The cheese was delivered early in the morning, and the cheese market masters and traders would check to see whether the cheeses had been well stacked. Up to 30,000 kilos, or 2200 whole cheeses, are lined up and waiting for customers.
But what would a cheese market be without the 'kaasdragers', or cheese porters? The 'zetters' (loaders), 'ingooiers' (cheese tossers) and 'waagmeesters' (weighers) also play defining roles at the market. They belong to a guild with many traditions. All in all, the Alkmaar Cheese Market is a fascinating spectacle, with many more interesting facts and information to be discovered. - in: https://www.holland.com
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