Staff Association
Discover Leiden's Relief
- Date
- Wednesday 10 September 2025
- Time
- Address
- 3 October Vereeniging
Pieterskerkgracht 20A
2311SZ Leiden
This activity is for members of the Leiden University Staff Association. You can find more information about the association and on how to become a member on the web site of the Staff Association.
During this evening, you'll learn all the ins and outs of Leiden's Relief. What makes this celebration so unique? What are its origins? And what are the best tips for celebrating? What's the connection between Leiden University and this celebration? The evening will take place in the building of the 3 October Vereeniging – the volunteer organization that organizes this largest public festival every year.
Where better than in their clubhouse to hear the best tips on how to celebrate the Relief of Leiden? It promises to be a varied evening where you'll learn all about the history and also hear and see how this history can still be seen today in Leiden and the surrounding area.
You will not only find out why hutspot is part of Leiden's Relief, but you will also experience it yourself: this evening includes a hutspot meal (vegan/meat).
Participation in this evening not only includes hutspot (a traditional Dutch stew), but also includes a drink AND a one-year membership to the 3 October Association. This means you can join us for the largest hutspot meal in Europe and the surrounding area on October 2nd at the Hooglandse Kerkgracht, and pick up your portion of herring and white bread on October 3rd. We look forward to seeing you all at this fun evening!
Deadline for registration: Sunday 24 August 2025