It was a month characterized by tradition, community spirit, and the inevitable, sometimes difficult changes of modernizing the region. 1. Bloemencorso Loenhout: The 29th Edition
was a moment in time where rural roots met the acceleration of the modern age—a snapshot of a community strengthening its bonds through charity and celebration, even while facing environmental and agricultural challenges.
Based on the September 1980 issue of De Hoogstraatse Gazet (nr 35), Frivool 35 1980
Furthermore, agricultural challenges were present, with the fokveedag ( livestock day ) delayed due to foot-and-mouth disease ( morid- en klauwieer ), showcasing the precarious nature of rural life in 1980.
As the leaves begin to turn and the scent of autumn lingers in the air, let’s take a nostalgic step back in time to September 1980, looking through the pages of De Hoogstraatse Gazet , specifically number 35. It was a month characterized by tradition, community
Title: Hoogstraten in September 1980: Corsos, Rood-Kruis, and Reflections on a Growing Region
Galerie "De Drie Berken" in Pulsebaan 50, Wechelderzande, held art exhibitions, highlighting the local commitment to culture. Based on the September 1980 issue of De
Looking back at the issue, it’s not all nostalgia. The gazet highlights the tension between tradition and development. Discussions about land redistribution ( ruilverkaveling ) suggest that the region was grappling with how to modernize agricultural land while protecting its traditional landscape.