European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 17, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Let s go is file veterans of the Battle of the bulge often visit the main Square of Bastogne Belgium where a statue of . General Anthony c. Mcauliffe and . Sherman tank commemorate the spot where the general said Vulfs to a German invitation to surrender. Events to Mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle begin next month. Battle of the bulge anniversary the Best thing to come put of world War ii is the friends that we have made since the War ended says a Veteran of the 82nd . Airborne div. Next month visitors to Bel Giusti will see How True that statement has become As the country commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the bulge which British prime minister Winston Churchill called the greatest american Battle of the second world  on dec. 16, the official memorial Day of the Battle there will be a ceremony commemorating the siege of Bastogne with the participation of the veterans of the 101st airborne div. On dec. 17, a mass will be held for the american victims of the massacre at Baugnet. Dec. 18, a Convoy of remembrance will arrive from Luxembourg in Bastogne. The Convoy consists of vehicles dating from world War ii and is intended to Mark the Bond of Friendship Between Belgium and Luxembourg. In stay elot a plaque will be inaugurated at the City Hall to remember civilians who died in the Battle of the bulge. Of dec 23, the commemoration ceremonies officially open in Verdenne. Dec. 24, there will be a commemoration of the Christmas massacre of 1994 in Bande. In Bastogne there will be a reception for the veterans of the 101 St airborne div and the 501 St Parachute inf Reg in Celles a Monument commemorating the foiling of the German forces will be unveiled in a ceremony with veterans of the 2nd . Army div and the 1st British inf regt. And Midnight masses will be held in Verdenne and Hupf Walize to Honor the War s victims.  " v later in january on the t 6th, there will be a ceremony to commemorate the joining of the 1 St and 3rd . Armies in Houff Alize the events will include a reception for the veterans of the 2nd and the t1th army div the 17th airborne div and the 84th inf div. Best bets Here s a list of Best bets for this weekend and one or two special Evertts you can attend a Little later. Denmark they re flipping on the lights at Tivoli tomorrow something that has never happened before in november. Through dec. 31, the Copenhagen Park s 110,000 coloured lights will Delight visitors celebrating the Christmas season. Since the Park opened 151 years ago it has Only opened during the summer months. Holiday hours Are tuesday saturday 12-11 . And sundays 12-7 . Admission in Winter is free. Germany a dream of warmer Days will float away after this weekend. The International boat show at the Messe Fairgrounds in Berlin ends sunday. More than 300 exhibitors from 17 countries Are taking part in the giant show which fills 17 Halls in the Messe. The show is open from 10 a.m.-6 . Admission is 15 Marks about $10.25 for adults and 8 Marks $5.50 for students and children. In Wiir Burg this weekend the Bach festival will feature performances of works by English romantic composers. The festival begins saturday and runs through nov 27. Italy the Camp Darby Community club is sponsoring its Holiday Bazaar this weekend. Look for vendors from As far away As England Russia and Australia. There will also be wine tasting. The Bazaar is open saturday from noon-8 . And sunday from 11 a.m.-6 . Credit cards checks dollars and lira accepted. -. Netherlands learn about dutch Holiday tradition this weekend in Amsterdam when St. Nicholas comes to town. Known among dutch children by the nickname sinter Klaas St. Nicholas is the Patron Saint of the City. His annual arrival in the dutch capital Falls on saturday this year. At noon his Steamboat Spanje will Moor at the docks of the Noord Zui Hollands Koffie Huis across from the Sint Nicolaas Kerek where the mayor will Welcome him. Then sinter Klaas will make his festive Entrance into the City Center on his trusty White Steed leading a procession of marching bands and majorettes along the procession route children traditionally present sinter Klaas with drawings of themselves the drawing s include the children s addresses so the Saint will be Able to find their Homes later. The procession ends at the Leid Seplin where sinter Klaas will address the crowds of children at approximately 1 30 . From the Balcony of the stad Schouwburg. For Complete information on these events Contact the belgian tourist office at 02/504.03.90 or fax them at 02/504.02.70. To Call from outside Belgium dial your International Access code followed by the country code 32 and drop the first 0. The Telephone number for the belgian National tourist office in new York is 212 758 8130. Their fax number is 212 355-7675. Scottish hotel Breaks Winter and Spring accommodations in the scottish a ugly from As Little As 10 pounds about $17 per per Perju Etlor bed and cooked breakfast Are offered in thie new Edinburgh Short Breaks 94-95 Booklet. Prices at the other end of the scale reach 75 pounds about $125 per night including dinner at the Dalmahoy Golf and country club. The brochure lists 4 7 hotels and guest houses plus some centrally located self catering apartments. Bookings made through the brochure entitle guests to a voucher Booklet with half Price admission to seven attractions including Edinburgh Castle. Free copies Are available from the Edinburgh tourist Board 3 Princess St., Edinburgh eh2 2qp. Their Telephone number is 0131/557-1700. If Glasgow is your destination in Scotland Check the City s brochure City and country Breaks/1994. Accommodations Range from a guest House for 16 pounds $25 per night to a five Star hotel for 45 pounds $75 per night the brochure lists 25 establishments in Glasgow. All prices Are based on per person double occupancy and a minimum two night stay Over Friday sunday. Prices include a scottish breakfast and the quotes Are Good through dec. 31 for a copy write the greater Glasgow tourist Board & convention Bureau 35 St. Vincent place Glasgow g1 2er. Reservations can also be made by Telephone 041/204-4400 or fax 041/221-3524. Hotel Breaks Are also available in a brochure from the Grampian Highlands and Aberdeen. A night in a family run hotel on the 18th Fairway of a championship Golf course in Lossiemouth costs As Little As 18 pounds $30 per person. A two night stay in the Kildrummy Castle hotel including a four course dinner and full scottish breakfast starts at 59 pounds $100 per person per night. For this brochure Grampian Highlands and Aberdeen Short Breaks write the tourist office at St. Nicholas House Broad Street Aberdeen ab91de. Their Telephone number is 0224/632-727. Their fax number is 0224/644-822. To Call from outside the United kingdom dial your International Access code followed by the country code 44 and drop the first 0. Experience the other Derby a new attraction at Epsom racecourse near London promises to expose visitors to the Premier race for 3-year old thoroughbreds on this Side of the Atlantic while Britain s Derby is run Only once a year on june 7 in 1995experiencing Derby Day will be possible several times within the next year. The Derby Day experience is a behind the scenes tour Complete with audiovisual effects. After viewing rare Archive film and seeing the Silks saddles and other equipment worn by past champions visitors walk into the weighing room where trainers and jockeys Exchange their last words before the race. The experience is open to individuals on selected sundays starting dec. 4. The 1995 dates include March 26, april 23, May 21, june 18 and july 16. Admission is 5.50 pounds about $9. For More information Call 0372/726-3111. Calendar and let go Are compiled by Theresa Bujnoch and Marian Hamilton. Items should be received by stars and stripes at least two weeks in Advance. Send them to let e go special sections european stars and stripes unit29480 Apoate 09211 or postfach11 1437 64278 Darmstadt Germany fax Dan 348-8463 or Civi Lllan 06155-601 463 or Dan 348-8245/8230 or Call civilian 06155-601245/230 Telephone numbers for listings on there pages Are for Call within the country named. If calling from another country Check for your local Telephone directory for the Correct code. A .1 i november17t1994 stripes Magazine