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OF THE
BULLDOG
Within hours, to his amazement, people were trying to sell him the weed he had earlier been sharing. Henk drove back to Amsterdam to get more, much more than he originally brought along, and once back at the festival he found himself a nice spot near a little bridge to sit and sell his cannabis stuffed in matchboxes (which he had picked up along the way).
Within a short time two police officers confronted Henk and were at the point of arresting him, when the festival organiser Koos Zwart got involved and after a debate overruled the police, even being so daring, as to announce to the crowds via the PA that Henk was sitting near the little bridge with Cannabis for sale. This made Henk the first ‘legalised’ cannabis dealer of the Netherlands and thereby sowed the seeds that grew this action into an empire.
Armed with a top-notch location, in the heart of The Red Light District, his progressive ideas and exceptional intuition created a safe location for neighbours, friends, and the occasional tourist to buy, chill and smoke some herb. A place where people can enjoy the privilege of being themselves: The Bulldog Coffeeshop, inspired by his dog at the time, a bulldog named Joris, was born … A living room for all to enjoy!
“I wanted to make the connection with a coffeehouse, in my opinion that was like a living room for neighbourhood residents. At the same time, I wanted to have an international character to the place, that’s how the term ‘coffeeshop’ was born”.
In the beginning the shop was visited mostly by residents of the Red Light District. A strict policy was held to keep hard drugs outside the door. The use of – what we call cannabis – was illegal in the Netherlands at this time and Henk became the focus of the local police department, raid upon raid took place during the first years of operating in the basement of where The Bulldog still is.
Today, some 46 years later, The Bulldog has multiple coffeeshop sites in Amsterdam, along with café’s and the first five-star hostel in the world. With further social clubs in Barcelona, Ibiza, Rome and Aruba.
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Cultivating Society, Naturally
Canna Trade Africa (CTA) the company that Powers “The Greenside” and “Fresh and Healthy”. Started in September 2018 and launched officially at the first Cannabis expo in December 3018 and has just completed its fifth successful Cannabis Expo in Cape Town.
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Cultivating Healthier Habits
Leafolo™ is now 3 years old, and a truly recognizable African brand in the fledgling South African Cannabis industry. Developed to provide a healthier alternative to Tobacco as ‘The Perfect Mix’, this blend of smokable plants helps to make Cannabis burn better and ‘smoke smoother’, in both a joint or a bong.
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Cultivating An Industry
My mornings are a ritual – yoga, then a strong cup of coffee and quiet time in the garden pondering the mysteries of life. This morning I was pondering specifically the mystery of what I can call my religion – Coffee and Cannabis.
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The Cannabis Expo Experienced & Enjoyed
Walking into this year’s Cannabis Expo at the Grand West Casino I felt blown away. It was not due the infamous Cape Town wind but the sheer experience from point of entry being a well thought out tunnel of green leaves and welcoming ushers. On entrance the palette of quilted green sent you straight into the vibe of JuicyFields and the ...
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The Ritual of Rolling
The ritual of rolling is a uniquely frustrating and equally rewarding experience when you successfully roll a smokable joint for the very first time. Sure, it may not have been the prettiest or straightest, and probably needed to be sparked a couple of times. But within no time it can become an easily mastered skill ...
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Trailblazing Partners - Issue 6
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Foreword - Issue 6
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Issue 6 - Cover
Issue 6 - Cultivation
