Ahead of a new exhibition celebrating the life of Margaret of Parma, the city of Oudenaarde will honour her with a joyous entry.
This tradition stems from Margaret’s time and would be a welcome to the city by its inhabitants. Margaret will be represented by an actress in a historical spectacle with horses, musicians and flagbearers. The parade will begin at 3 pm on Sunday, 22 September.
The Museum Oudenaarde (MOU) will host the exhibition”Margaret of Parma – The Emperor’s Daughter between Power and Image from 23 September until 5 January 2025. Stefaan Vercamer, the alderman for Culture, said, “We reveal the life story of this strong woman and introduce you to this grande dame of the 16th century. The exhibition includes paintings and drawings, tapestries and miniatures, gold and silver work, stained glass windows and other personal objects belonging to Margaret. With many loans from museums all over the world, this exhibition has an international allure. On the very first day, we will provide many extras to welcome visitors, such as demonstrations and animations. It is a fascinating experience for young and old: for example, the MOU team has developed a game of snakes and ladders to take even the smallest Margaret fans through the exhibition.”
The exhibition will be accompanied by a publication.
Read more about the exhibition here.
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