New Mustache of ‘t Stad finally honored with “overwhelming… (Antwerp)
Duncan Vandael, manager of café ‘t Licht der Dokken on the Eilandje, can call himself the new Mustache of ‘t Stad. This was celebrated with a parade including a carriage, city drummers and a reception by alderman Peter Wouters (N-VA).
“The European Mustache Club Antwerp already had problems for me in 2020, but the coronation could only happen now,” says Duncan. He does not regret the postponement: “The parade was overwhelming and at times quite sometimes.”
The new Mustache of the Year shared his coach with former mayor and mustache laureate Bob Cools: “Everywhere there were people waving and taking pictures. Whether that was to me or to Bob, I’m not quite sure. But I know a royal for one day.”
There was still a cloud in the otherwise clear sky. “My mother should also have been in the carriage, but unfortunately she was stuck in a traffic jam. Fortunately, she was able to join halfway through the process.”
To prepare for the ceremony, we first had to go under the knife. “Until recently I also had a beard, but I trimmed it. And this morning I went to a barber to have my mustache trimmed and waxed. He had to look spectacular.”
The ceremony was concluded – how could it be otherwise – in ‘t Licht der Dokken.
(mibl)