Red Hair Day attracts 3,000 gingers
More than 3,000 people with red hair have gathered in the Dutch city of Breda for the annual Red Hair Day.
The day was launched in 2005 when a local artist advertised for red-headed models to paint but got so many replies (over 150) he took a group photo instead.
Artist Bart Rouwenhorst says he had planned the day as a one-off but got so many calls and emails he decided to make it an annual event.
Since then, red heads have gathered once-a-year to celebrate thier difference, discuss their experiences of being ginger and be photographed by artists.
Organised events include catwalk shows, musical performances … and the bulk buying of hair dye.
The day was launched in 2005 when a local artist advertised for red-headed models to paint but got so many replies (over 150) he took a group photo instead.
Artist Bart Rouwenhorst says he had planned the day as a one-off but got so many calls and emails he decided to make it an annual event.
Since then, red heads have gathered once-a-year to celebrate thier difference, discuss their experiences of being ginger and be photographed by artists.
Organised events include catwalk shows, musical performances … and the bulk buying of hair dye.
Blond-haired Rouwenhorst added that painting redheads is a hobby of his and he thinks they are taller and more inteligent then other people.
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