cultuurclub de Westfriese Deurloupers

Westfriese Deurloupers is a Dutch cultural organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Westfries heritage through exhibitions, dialect performances, and community events centered on the historic Westfriese Omringdijk. The group actively engages with local history by organizing traveling displays like "Leven met de dijk" and celebrating regional traditions such as the annual InwaâidUitwaâier walk.

• History: Founded 25 years ago, the organization united seven individuals around a shared passion for Westfriesland and its iconic embankment system.
• Industries: The group operates within cultural heritage preservation, focusing specifically on the history of polders and dike maintenance in West Friesland.
• Locations: Activities span multiple municipalities including Hem, Kolhorn, Schagen, Hensbroek, and Drechterland, often utilizing local churches and theaters as venues.

The organization continues to advocate for infrastructure improvements along the embankment while educating the public through art and storytelling.