Toronto, Canada. 9th May, 2026. Every year, the Netherlands provides to Canada thousands of tulips in gratitude to Canadian actions during the Second World War when Canada provided shelter to the Dutch Royal Family, and played a critical role in the liberation of the Netherlands. In Toronto, the Dutch consulate provided members of the public with free tulips with consular staff providing friendly advice on how to select the best tulips. Credit: A Duan/Alamy Live News

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