Thousands of individuals took half in an annual New Year custom as they dived into the chilly waters of the North Sea in Belgium and Netherlands.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 9, 2023 12:09 IST
A person wearing costume walks by spectators as he will get out of the North Sea after celebrating the arrival of the New Year in Belgium (Photo: AP)
By India Today Web Desk: Thousands in Belgium have been seen taking a dip within the North Sea on Saturday, as they took half in an annual New Year swim.
More than 3,000 folks celebrated the beginning of the brand new yr with a dive into the chilly waters off a seashore within the coastal metropolis of Ostend.
Taking the plunge into the chilly water, a local mentioned, “It feels great, fantastic, awesome, you cannot explain it.”
“It is a feeling you have to do it, you have to try it,” he added.
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A video of the celebrations within the Netherlands was shared on Twitter, the place folks could possibly be seen operating in the direction of the ocean.
Some have been additionally seen warming up and leaping on the sand earlier than the swim.
Keeping the joy alive, a lady mentioned, “Cold water is good for health. It is good for blood circulation, our skin, it is good for the skin but also for mental health, for the discipline, it is very good.”
People have been additionally seen hugging one another earlier than swimming.
ABOUT NORTH SEA
The North Sea lies between Great Britain, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.
It connects to the Atlantic Ocean by the English Channel within the south and the Norwegian Sea within the north.
The North Sea is greater than 970 kilometres (600 mi) lengthy and 580 kilometres (360 mi) huge, masking 570,000 sq. kilometres (220,000 sq mi).
The sea’s coast is a well-liked vacation spot for recreation and tourism in bordering nations.
It can also be a wealthy supply of vitality assets, together with wind and wave energy.
The sea hosts key northern European delivery lanes.
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Jan 9, 2023