Asylum and Migration
Thousands Attend Open Days at Asylum Seeker Centers: 'Curious About What Lies Behind Those Doors'
Approximately 23,000 people visited asylum seeker centers across the Netherlands on Burendag, a significant increase from the 16,000 visitors recorded last year. The Central Agency for Asylum Seekers (COA) described the turnout as exceptionally high for its annual open day event, which allows residents to tour facilities, speak with inhabitants, and sample food from their home countries. Locations such as Luttelgeest, Veenendaal, and Nuenen hosted tours, with the Nuenen center attracting over 900 visitors despite recent local opposition and legal challenges. Participants expressed curiosity about daily life within the centers, while some residents highlighted the importance of community engagement and acceptance.
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