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This is awesome, thank you for sharing this fabulous tradition. Perhaps our world would be a better place if this kind of thing was practiced more often, and with adults!

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sometimes it takes a child? I couldn't agree with you more <3

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What a delight to read your post! I’m from Belgium and have spent countless summers at the coast… those flowers are such a huge part of my childhood summers 🥰 it is so lovely to see that portrayed through your eyes ☺️💕

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What a lovely picture you have painted in my heart! May you have a gentle day, filled with joy!

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What a beautiful story and tradition. Here I am a geographical stones throw away (North London), and I hadn’t a clue it existence - such are the cultural bubbles we all live in. Thanks so much for sharing. M

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What a lovely idea. I assume people take them home afterwards as a memento of a day at the beach.

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Or maybe return some of them to the children for merchandise on the next day!

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Thanks for sharing this amazing thing, that I didnt know about. I wish all beaches were like that

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Thank you for filling my heart with joy this morning with the wonderful local tradition. I’ve gone down a big search for more information in the Google ❤️🌸🌹🌺🐚

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Thank you so much for sharing these moments of joy. ✨️

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Okay, that was just perfect. I love the way children are cherished in Belgium and the Netherlands. Once you get used to having your toddlers whisked away so you can enjoy a meal, all the while seeing the kitchen staff laughing and enjoying your toddler, it’s hard to come back to the land of everlasting parental suspicion.

Selling homemade flowers for seashells! As I said, just perfect. Thanks, Candace.

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How utterly delightful!

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What an absolutely gorgeous tradition! Honestly, I never would have imagined it - and this is exactly why it's so beautiful and so enriching to encounter other cultures and other imaginations. Thanks so much for transporting us there!🌸💕

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How wonderful! I’ve never been to Belgium, but I’d love to see this. Thank you for sharing this snippet of joy🌸🙏

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A few years ago, while visiting a beach in California, I noticed a 'garden' of roses upon the shore. The pandemic had just been declared and the world had gone awry. However, seeing that garden gave me a little bit of joy and brought back the memory while reading your lovely post

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Delightful 🌼

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Love this, Candace!

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Loved this story Candace! I love the name of the flowers and that children exchange them for seashells. So charming. And to stumble upon a Belgian beach tradition was a fun reading experience. Thank you. 🐚🐚🐚

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