Hattem culture featured on Rondje IJssel radio program

The radio program Rondje IJssel is highlighting various cultural aspects of Hattem, including a chocolate festival, the local jazz scene, and religious history.

Chocolatier Jeroen Kikkert will discuss the upcoming chocolate festival on October 17, which features chocolate artworks and tastings. The program also explores Hattem’s musical landscape, featuring jazz musician Steven Pleiter and noting the city's various choirs and brass bands.

Additionally, the broadcast will cover the historical significance of Mary in Hattem. Author Teun Juk is set to discuss his book, ‘850 jaar Mariadevotie in Hattem’, which examines the impact of Marian devotion on the city. The program is produced by RTV Hattem as part of the preparations for the official launch of a regional broadcaster on January 1, 2028.