Our greeters
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As a retired bank clerk Achiel has the opportunity to fully enjoy the beautiful Hoegaarden. He has been living in the village for more than 50 years now. He'll tell you about the many Hoegaarden breweries and the sugar refineries that are gone now ... and how the Hoegaarden 'white' gold arose again.
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My name is Anne. I am 53 years old and a married mother of two youngster. I work as a secretary for the government. Actually, I had always wanted to teach or be a tourist guide. Being a greeter is how I can tell about my love for Hoegaarden. I am interested in history and nature and like to tell you the unwritten stories of Hoegaarden.
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Ivan has been living his entire life in Hoegaarden. He knows the village and his hamlets very well. He is a good storyteller and knows a lot of legends.
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Sister Johanna Johanna is an active nun who tells animated about Mariadal. This monastery used to belong to the priests begaarden (male beguines). They brewed beer already in the Middle Ages beer. It was the oldest brewery in Hoegaarden.
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Born and raised in Hoegaarden; he can tell you where to find the hidden treasures of our village. “I know, it’s only Hoegaarden…but I like it” And so will you…
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| Tourist information point (+32) 16 76 78 43 - Mobile (+32) 474 86 09 15 |
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Jules lives only two years in Hoegaarden, but knows all the beautiful places Before that, he lived on the linguistic border, near the quarry of white Gobertange, a stone that you see in the Hoegaarden historic buildings. Not only about the white stone he knows everything, but also the white beer Hoegaarden. He is a pleasant narrator and walker.
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| Tourist information point (+32) 16 76 78 43 - Mobile (+32) 474 86 09 15 |
| Dutch, French & English |
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Koen is a globetrotter who lost his hart in Hoegaarden in 2006. He likes to walk in the beautiful nature of Hoegaarden and its surroundings and knows the best places to spot regional wildlife. Furthermore he has a huge interest in the history of our beautiful village and an eye for often overseen small details.
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Maria and her family live for many generations in Hoegaarden. Maria can tell about the history of this beautiful village, especially about Mariadal, the convent and the school. She knows all about the unique palm procession (an annual festival since 1631). Maria is active in the parish community. She likes to meet people who want more information about the village, also about practical things. Maria knows how "shopping" in the small village Hoegaarden can become a fun activity.
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Marie-Therese is already for 28 years an experienced guide, also abroad. In Hoegaarden she wants to be your greeter. She tells you all about the history of Hoegaarden, the former breweries and sugar factories.
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Stef is our greeter 'on wheels'. He knows that is important to have good tourist information for wheelchair users. As a greeter he wants to focus on people with disabilities and help them discover Hoegaarden.
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Sylvia lives in a farm where in the 18th century Hoegaarden beer was brewed. She knows a lot about the rich brewing tradition of Hoegaarden. She tells you about the farms and the other houses of the golden age and about the churchwith St. Gorgonius, built in the 18th century with the money of the wealthy brewers.
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Although Sylvie has studied and worked in large Flemish cities, she loves living in Hoegaarden, where she grew up. She studied tourism and journalism and she is always eager to learn. She likes walks in our nature, she knows unique historical details and can tell you surprising anecdotes about this village. She loves to show you around.
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Wendy moved to Hoegaarden ten years ago. One of her hobbies is travelling and although she likes to discover the worlds’ nooks and crannies, she always loves coming home to lovely Hoegaarden.
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Willy woont al 30 jaar in Hoegaarden. Als sociale wetenschapper heeft hij er mooi gevulde carrière opzitten, zowel in de sociale sector als in de politiek. Willy houdt van de natuur : van planten en bloemen, van moestuin en serre. Maar nog meer houdt Willy van mensen en van ontmoetingen.
Willy spreekt Nederlands, Frans en schools Engels, maar geen Hoegaards. Willy : 'Ik heb wel een examen gedaan, maar ik was gebuisd! Hm!'
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| Toeristisch infopunt (+32) 16 76 78 43 - Mobile (+32) 474 86 09 15 |
| Nederlands, Frans & Engels |
"Greeter for beginners: You shall not guide"