Riders of the Dutch cavalry rehearse for "Princes Day", the annual opening of the Dutch parliament on the 3rd Tuesday of September where the reigning monarch addresses the house to set out government policy. The smoke is from grenades used in the ceremony which includes a military procession.
http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2015/sep/14/photo-highlights-of-the-day-new-york-fashion-and-refugees-in-europe
Photograph: Phil Nijhuis/AP
- What is democracy?
- What is a parliament used for?
- How do people get to be part of the government or the Prime Minister?
- Does the UK hold a similar event? (The UK holds a state opening where the Queen's speech sets out government agenda. In 2015 the state opening was after the election in May)
- Where are the Houses of Parliament in the UK?
-Why do you think we have a special day to open Parliament each year? (to celebrate democracy)
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