The Luxembourg district of Grund was awash with bright yellow on Saturday, thanks to the 25th edition of the popular Duck Race. Thousands turned out to Neimënster Abbey and Rue Munster from midday.
The highlight of the day was the start of the traditional duck race at 15:00. 20,000 yellow rubber ducks raced each other down the Alzette river – each duck bearing a numbered ticket that could be bought for €5. Backers of the fastest ducks were rewarded with attractive prizes provided by sponsors. This year’s top prize was a brand-new car.
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Alongside the fun factor, the spirit of solidarity was the main focus of the event. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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Alongside the fun factor, the main focus of the event was on solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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Alongside the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
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In addition to the fun factor, the event focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. © Photo credit: Sandra Packard
As well as the fun factor, the event – which bears the ‘Green Event’ label – focused primarily on the spirit of solidarity. All proceeds go to charitable organisations that support children in difficult life situations. Among those supported are the Fondation Jugend- an Drogenhëllef, Study-Help, Asha 4 Children, 2care2share, HAND an HAND fir AFRIKA, the Fondation EPI and the Amicale en faveur de l’inclusion.
