The city Bergen op Zoom is famous for it's deep rooted traditions and yearly returning events. That's why they call the city "City of parade and game" or "Exult city along the Schelde". The inexhaustible creativity of the inhabitants of Bergen op Zoom shows it in the unique events, with very often a historical background, which the inhabitants dress up for. As example the Maria Ommegang and the Bourgondische Krabbenfoor, the Philip Morris Jazzweekend, Concours Hippique, etc.
