Farewell photo exhibition honors Borsele's community spirit as alderwoman retires
Borsele bids farewell to Alderwoman Marga van de Plasse with a touching photo exhibition in the town hall lobby. The display celebrates the people and initiatives that shape the community, highlighting the impact of local dedication and togetherness on daily life.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Special photo exhibition in Borsele town hall lobby |
| Honoree | Marga van de Plasse, retiring alderwoman |
| Duration | Two months, until the end of April |
| Number of Portraits | 32 |
| Photographer | Tineke |
| Focus | Community members, volunteers, and initiatives that enrich local society |
| Location | Town hall lobby, Borsele |
The municipality of Borsele is responsible for local governance, including cultural initiatives and community engagement. This exhibition reflects the municipality's role in celebrating and fostering social cohesion within the community.
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Special photo exhibition in the town hall lobby
No one knows what the municipal executive of Borsele will look like after the elections. But one thing is certain: Marga van de Plasse will not return as alderwoman. She is retiring. As a farewell gesture, a special photo exhibition is now on display in the lobby of the town hall.
Marga van de Plasse shares her thoughts on the exhibition:
‘For eight years, I was privileged to serve as alderwoman in Borsele, working on what binds us as a community: caring for one another, participation, well-being, culture, sports, education, and everything that connects people. The "Society" domain may not be a tangible building or project, but it lives in people, in their commitment and daily dedication.’
This photo exhibition showcases 32 of those faces. It is not a complete picture—nor could it be—but a selection of the many people who sustain and enrich our society. Each portrait symbolizes a larger whole: an association, a target group, an initiative, a community. The chosen portraits reflect their roles and their constituencies. They are not isolated links but part of a network.
A society does not emerge on its own; we create it together. With attention for one another, with time, and sometimes with small yet meaningful gestures.
With this exhibition, I primarily want to express gratitude. Thanks to everyone who contributes to the well-being of others. Thanks to volunteers, professionals, informal caregivers, administrators, and the quiet forces that make a difference.
All these portraits show that "together" is not an abstract word but something we practice every day.
But let me be clear: my vision would never have come to life without the enthusiasm of our photographer, Tineke. It is her expertise that has made each of these photos truly beautiful.’
The exhibition will remain on display for two months, serving as both a reminder and a call to action: what we can achieve TOGETHER.’
The photo series can be admired in the town hall lobby until the end of April.
A small preview of the photo series
- https://www.borsele.nl/sites/borsele/files/styles/original_scaled_large/public/2026-03/6-kinderburgemeesters-def-7-februari-40-x-60-vez0027-kopieren.jpg?itok=EV_jsj60
- https://www.borsele.nl/sites/borsele/files/styles/original_scaled_large/public/2026-03/oekrainse-ontheemde-def-7-februari-40-x-60-vez0429.jpg?itok=_KLA26mf
- https://www.borsele.nl/sites/borsele/files/styles/original_scaled_large/public/2026-03/miranda-met-fractievoorzitters-def-7-februari-40-x-50-vez0402.jpg?itok=v74rvzd9
- https://www.borsele.nl/sites/borsele/files/styles/original_scaled_large/public/2026-03/pieter-hazelager-def-7-februari-40-x-60-vez0078.jpg?itok=ULJ9nsXM
