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Elfstedentocht (The Netherlands)

Frisian 11 cities skating marathon (Âlve stêddentocht)

D.W. Visser, 18 August 2001
adopted 1996; design: Jan Tjerk Visser.

Frisian 11 City Skating Marathon

Frisian 11 City Skating marathon

On the homepage: the background appears to be black, but according to Derkwillem Visser's information it should be blue.
The flag of the “De Friesche Elf Steden” Association was designed in 1996 by Jan Tjerk Visser, who works at the Dokkum Flag Centre, and has been used by the Association since the members meeting of 1996.
Explanation of the design by the designer, Jan Tjerk Visser:
“In making the design of the association, I took as the basis the coat of arms of the province of Friesland, using, among other things, the two walking Frisian lions. This symbol, in my opinion, is an indispensable part of the flag, especially for this association. The lion represents strength, daring, difficult ordeal, bravery, heroism, etc. The 11-city cross is also a vital symbol: highly coveted, distinctive and unique due to its shape. As colours for the flag, I chose yellow and blue. These are lively, striking colours, and very strong particularly in the winter season. They are also colours that are specifically associated with Fryslân. These colours make the flag stand out when it hangs next to the Frisian provincial flag”.
Source: Elfstedencomité.
Jarig Bakker, 11 Jun 2003

Here is the route: