Four Day March
Four Day March
In the city of Nijmegen, Holland, walking has been refined to an art. For half a century, the four day walk (vierdaagse) has been an annual event. In the line of march are men, women, and children, military units, sports clubs, and citizens. The oldest walker is 85. They sing as they march. CU A man, wearing a sleeveless knitted sweater and hat to match, is walking in the Nijmegen Marches in Holland. This march is the world's largest walking competition. Each of the walkers complete 40 kilometers each day for four days. Four men team up walking closely together in a single file with their hands on the shoulders of the man in front of them. High Angle shot of Dutch platoon marching, a Dutch song is being sung in the background. CU A group of people singing along with the Dutch song and clapping their hands to the beat. High Angle shot a British platoon singing and walking in this four day march. Children presenting an older man with a bouquet of flowers. People have lined the sides of the streets. An older woman holding a bouquet of flowers while waving to the people lining the streets of Nijmegen, Holland. WS The back of the parade, music from a marching band is audible.