Staff report
November 21, 2008

Santa on a Segway!

I'm enjoying it ♪

Palace Huis Ten Bosch

I also took a proper class

"Christmas in the City of Lights" finally begins tomorrow. A Christmas market will be set up at Alexander Plein, selling goods and warm food, and there will also be a gospel live performance on stage. And we can't forget about Santa Claus. Today, we went to meet Santa Claus, who arrived early.

Santa quickly opened up to me after we met. Apparently, there was something he was curious about. Electric stand-up two-wheeled vehicle "Segway" So, I went along for the ride.

From Palace Huis Ten Bosch, we walked through the approach to Orange Square. People passing by were surprised at the Segway, but were even more surprised to see Santa Claus riding on it. Some people were so surprised by the unusual sight that they forgot to press the shutter on their digital cameras and started chasing after Santa.
Some people couldn't help but applaud, saying, "That's not a reindeer, he's riding a Segway."
Yes, Santa Claus comes on a sleigh pulled by reindeer. But the Santa in this town is cheerful and curious. He rides a Segway, strolls around the town on foot, and even makes a sudden appearance in the hotel lobby.


If you want to meet Santa during the "Christmas in the City of Lights" event, be sure to take this walking course. check He's quite elusive, but if you do manage to come across him, be sure to say "Merry Christmas!" to him!


Digression
It was Santa's first time riding a Segway. He had taken a proper training course. Of course, everyone needs to take a training course before riding one. He puts on a helmet and rides around the venue. In winter, the wind is cold, so please prepare gloves like Santa.


(Photo/Text: Yumi Mizukami)

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