Aald Hielpen, Traditional costumes, songs and dances from Hindeloopen, the Netherlands

'Aald Hielpen', one of the oldest, costume wearing, choral- and dance groups in the Netherlands, was founded in 1912. According to the founders, the colourful costumes, the special songs and the old customs and habits of Hindeloopen should not be lost.

 

They started with just costume shows. Shortly after that the show was extended with songs in the Hindeloopen language. Next, the old dances and still later acting was added. So now 'Aald Hielpen' can offer various differrent shows that last all evening if you like.

 

On average, the group puts on their costumes 30 times a year. In recent years 'Aald Hielpen' danced in many countries, like Japan, Amerika, Sweden and France. Most shows are in the Netherlands.

 

'Aald Hielpen' makes appearances at festivals, streetfairs, in old-persons's homes, during cultural evenings, at openings and conferences or at weddings and party's. But you can also see us each summer at the cosy 'Vondelingen' square or 'Havenkade' in Hindeloopen, our home town. We hope to welcome you at one of our shows one time.