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Care home residents enjoy front-row Willy Sommers performance at Kamping Kitsch

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Four residents from the 't Hoge care home in Kortrijk, Belgium, were honored guests at the Kamping Kitsch festival.
  • They enjoyed a front-row view of Willy Sommers' performance, fulfilling a long-held wish for some.
  • The event was organized by the care home staff to provide a joyful experience for the residents.

Four residents from the 't Hoge care home in Kortrijk, Belgium, experienced a day of joy and music as they attended the Kamping Kitsch festival. Bart, Guido, Jeaninne, and Bernard, accompanied by their caregivers, were treated to a special front-row experience to watch the performance of popular Belgian artist Willy Sommers.

It's been 50 years since I've had this much fun.

— GuidoA resident from 't Hoge care home expressing his enjoyment at the Kamping Kitsch festival.

For some of the residents, the outing represented a significant return to festival life after many years. Guido expressed his delight, stating, "It's been 50 years since I've had this much fun." Jeaninne, attending her first festival ever, found the experience exhilarating, noting, "There are many beautiful people walking around here. It's nice to see."

There are many beautiful people walking around here. It's nice to see.

— JeaninneA resident attending her first festival, sharing her positive impressions of Kamping Kitsch.

Ilse Flockmans, the director of the care home, described the initiative as a "crazy idea" but emphasized that it was well-prepared, with the residents' families fully informed and supportive. The staff ensured the residents were familiar with Willy Sommers' music beforehand, encouraging them to sing along during the performance.

It was a crazy idea to bring the residents here.

— Ilse FlockmansThe director of the 't Hoge care home describing the organization of the outing to Kamping Kitsch.

The event was a success not only for the residents but also for the caregivers, who shared in the festive atmosphere. "It's great, isn't it?" said caregiver Jorunn, who opted to work despite having a day off. "Everyone is having so much fun, we don't need anything more."

It's great, isn't it? I normally had leave, but I didn't want to miss this. Everyone is having so much fun, we don't need anything more.

— JorunnA caregiver expressing her enthusiasm for the festival outing with the care home residents.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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