Hans Van Laethem
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Hans Van Laethem is the town crier
of Ninove
and former reigning World, European and Belgian champion of town crying.
Van Laethem started his career as town crier in 1987. In 2000, Van Laethem became runner up in the World Town Crier Championships. In 2002, Van Laethem became European champion, which led to him being given the honor of organizing the 2004 European Championships in his home town Ninove. In 2006. he won another European title.
In 2005, he became world champion in Maryborough, Queensland
, performing in his native language Dutch instead of in English.http://www.abc.net.au/widebay/stories/s1463559.htm
In 2005, Van Laethem was made an honorary citizen of Ninove.
Town crier
A town crier, or bellman, is an officer of the court who makes public pronouncements as required by the court . The crier can also be used to make public announcements in the streets...
of Ninove
Ninove
Ninove is a city and municipality located in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium, and in the Flemish province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. It is situated on the river Dender...
and former reigning World, European and Belgian champion of town crying.
Van Laethem started his career as town crier in 1987. In 2000, Van Laethem became runner up in the World Town Crier Championships. In 2002, Van Laethem became European champion, which led to him being given the honor of organizing the 2004 European Championships in his home town Ninove. In 2006. he won another European title.
In 2005, he became world champion in Maryborough, Queensland
Maryborough, Queensland
Maryborough is a city located on the Mary River in South East Queensland, Australia, approximately north of the state capital, Brisbane. The city is serviced by the Bruce Highway, and has a population of approximately 22,000 . It is closely tied to its neighbour city Hervey Bay which is...
, performing in his native language Dutch instead of in English.http://www.abc.net.au/widebay/stories/s1463559.htm
In 2005, Van Laethem was made an honorary citizen of Ninove.