6 & 7 september 2026
6 & 7 september 2026
The literal translation of ‘Taki no yama’ is ‘waterfall mountain’. And that is what you are going to see in the float by hamlet Markt. Real water. Sebas explains: “On the sides you will see multiple small waterfalls and on the front and back, two massive ones.” Furthermore, the mountains are completely covered with trees, bridges, paths and torii (a torii is a Japanese gateway). René adds: “You see a mountain, but you also want to create a beautiful atmosphere, so that you are continually discovering new things. A new path or a torii.”
“The very first concept was a waterfall. Just that in its entirety,” says Ward. But all too quickly they found out that they needed a subject, in the form of a country. The theme around it also had to be and remain exciting,” explains Joran. The designers searched the whole world to find the right atmosphere. Japan was ultimately the most suitable candidate. “There are very many different recognizable fiddly elements,” says Sebas. For example, a temple or such a torii. And as far as colour is concerned: “Many countries are characterised by the colour green, but that meant using too much alternative material. That’s why we have consciously opted for autumn colours,” indicates Ward.
The group came together at the initiative of Ward and Frank. These designers from last year wanted more people to be involved from the very beginning. “Everyone who had ever indicated that they were interested, we asked to think along with us. We had lots of reactions and that’s how this group came about,” says Joran. Ward further adds: “We started with a number of concepts amongst which ‘the waterfall’ and built upon this further. The level of enthusiasm in the group is enormous. Hopefully this will continue for the entire season.” “And naturally we hope that it will ignite interest in many more people from the hamlet,” concludes Joran.
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Daan Verwijmeren (24) is welder/pipe fitter in his daily life. René Jochems (55) works as a facility coordinator/project manager. Jelle van Beek (43) works as a planner. Hein Jochems (23) is an electrician. Ward de Krom (27) is a project engineer. Sebas Kuijstermans (16) is a pupil at the KSE secondary school. Frank van Baal (64) works as a business manager at a car company and Joran Zagers (27) is a work planner. Sebas, Hein and René are making their debut this year as designers. For the other designers it is (in the corresponding sequence) the third, second, fifth, seventh and second design.
Original Dutch Text: Jonas Gommers
Translation: Mary Tyne
Photo: José van Trijp – Fotografie
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