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Mass bivouac Krinkel sets up in Merksplas: 3,600 Chiro members pitch tents in Landloperskolonie

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 3,600 Chiro members from across Flanders and Brussels are gathering in Merksplas for Krinkel, the youth movement's quadrennial mass bivouac.
  • The event, now in its 10th edition, is being held at the Landloperskolonie, a location chosen for its ample space and welcoming environment.
  • Krinkel offers a week of games and large-scale activities, fostering a sense of community among participants who share a passion for the Chiro movement.

Merksplas is hosting 3,600 Chiro members from across Flanders and Brussels for Krinkel, the youth movement's quadrennial mass bivouac. This marks the 10th edition of Krinkel and the fifth time the event has been held in Merksplas.

This location meets all our needs.

— Marij GermijnsCoordinator Marij Germijns on why the Landloperskolonie was chosen for the Krinkel mass bivouac.

The Landloperskolonie provides an ideal setting for the large gathering, with coordinator Marij Germijns highlighting its suitability. "This location meets all our needs," she stated. The site offers ample green space, contributing to the positive atmosphere for the 3,600 participants and 1,000 staff members.

Krinkel is designed for Chiro's oldest members and leaders, offering a week filled with games and communal activities. Germijns described the experience as "a week full of games and mass moments." She also emphasized the lasting connections formed, noting, "It's the third time I've experienced it, and the fun thing about Krinkel is that you still meet people from all over Chiroland whom you got to know back then. Coming together with all these people who share the same passion is a wonderful feeling."

It's a week full of games and mass moments. It's the third time I've experienced it, and the fun thing about Krinkel is that you still meet people from all over Chiroland whom you got to know back then. Coming together with all these people who share the same passion is a wonderful feeling.

— Marij GermijnsMarij Germijns describing the experience and community aspect of Krinkel.

The event is expected to be visible to passersby, with tents, decorations, and structures set up throughout the area. "All our tents, decorations, and lashings: hikers or cyclists passing by won't be able to miss it," Germijns concluded.

All our tents, decorations, and lashings: hikers or cyclists passing by won't be able to miss it.

— Marij GermijnsMarij Germijns on the visibility of the Krinkel event in Merksplas.
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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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