Adri de Boer first municipal poet of Opsterland
Adri de Boer (1956) from Lippenhuizen has been chosen by the jury as our very first municipal poet. For the next two years he will write poems for Opsterland. The announcement took place in the Tropical Greenhouse in Beetsterzwaag during the Museum Night.
Six residents submitted a poem
A total of six residents submitted a poem. They came from:
- Beetsterzwaag (Josina van den Berg - Van der Kooi)
- Gorredijk (Ivar de Jonge and Gerard Rooker)
- Langezwaag (Froukje de Haan)
- Lippenhuizen (Adri de Boer)
- Terwispel (Anna Maria de Jong)
Most of the candidates attended the festive announcement in the Tropical Greenhouse. The greenhouse was beautifully lit especially for Museum Night. Alderman Libbe de Vries, who was also on the jury, announced the winner. Adri de Boer was presented with Opsterland's special silver poet's pen.
The jury chose Adri de Boer for his strong ties to Opsterland
The jury consisted of Froukje Hoekstra (cultural coach), Dieuwertje van der Wal (Dutch teacher) and Alderman Libbe de Vries. Alderman De Vries: "It was not an easy task for the jury to choose, because each poem brought something unique in its own way. Poetry has the ability to make people reflect on what really matters. In short, the municipal poet is more than a poet; it is a voice that helps us reflect on who we are, where we have come from and where we are going. Adri de Boer's poem captures the essence of Opsterland; from nature and culture to politics and it libbensfjoer. It gedicht fielt as thús."
Adri de Boer is known as the "Fryske Trûbadoer
Adri de Boer has been an active musician for a long time. At 14, he started making music. In 2015, he started focusing entirely on music, after working in Health for 42 years. He writes his own lyrics and translates songs from English and Swedish into Frisian and Dutch.
The municipal poet writes six poems a year
Adri de Boer was appointed for two years. He writes six poems each year. These are about current events and cultural activities in the municipality. He also recites his poems during events, such as Liberation Day.
Municipal poet recites his winning poem on Sept. 30
On Monday, September 30, Adri de Boer will recite his winning poem during the town council meeting in Beetsterzwaag town hall.
The entries
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