Hues Ten Bosch Tulip Festival

Hues Ten Bosch is a Dutch theme park village not far from our home. Japanese from all over the country go there in the Spring for the tulip festival. The park is kind of a cross between Bush Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg. There aren't a lot of thrilling rides, although it does have a kiddie amusement park. There are lots of theater exhibits, stores, and European-style restaurants and hotels. Why Dutch? Because for about 200 years the only contact the Japanese rulers would allow with the West is with a few Dutch traders on a small island off the coast of Kyushu where we live.

Biggest teddy bear in the world That's what the sign says next to this fellow who stands guard near the entrance to the park. Holly is sure he's the biggest!

They even have windmills There's five of them, along with miles of canals.

Ana Hotel This is the largest one on the grounds. You can see it from the American housing area at Hario Village right next door.

Parade of tulips Many Americans, including children, are employed by Hues Ten Bosch during the Tulip Festival to dress as Europeans from the 17th and 18th centuries and take part in the parades and dances for park visitors.

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