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Nope this is not my favorite event of the year.
But I was in the neighbourhood and I went to
have a look. The theme of the flower carpet 2004
was 'Art Nouveaux'. They inspired the design
on a glass stained window made by 'HORTA'.
And could it be that that is my favorite style in
architecture and among my favorite periods
in history. hmmm - I didn't recognized the
Horta-lines in the carpet and I don't like
'Belgian tuberous Begonias'.
But if you are in Belgium at that period...
go and have a look and close your eyes and
enjoy the classical music , life , free.
Just like I did.
Only every two years , next edition 2006 , 2008..
Ask it in the forum - it only remains for 3 days. Leave a Comment
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This year was the thirteenth edition of the giant begonia carpet, covering the Grand Place of Brussels every two years. This year's theme was Art Nouveau, and the carpet was inspired by a stained glass pattern by Victor Horta, the famous Belgian architect. 1,800 m˛ of begonia petals (more than 700,000 flowers !) composed this floral work of art from august 13th to 15th.
E. Stautemans, creator of the carpet, chose begonias because of their resistance to heavy rain and strong sunshine, and their ability to guarantee the freshness of the carpet. The flowers are tied together very closely, so they won't be blown away by the wind, and create their own microclimate. Leave a Comment
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Every two years, during the third week of August, Belgian begonia cultivators decorate the Market Place with a beautiful flower carpet. Every two years there is a different decoration theme. More than 700,000 fresh begonias are used to do this. Leave a Comment
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Every second year (even years), in mid August, the famous Grand Place is covered with flower carpets. Unlike in many other cities and towns across Europe, this is not a long lasting tradition, but a local initiative to boost tourism that started a few years ago pursuant to a local artist's suggestion. However, given the size of the carpet and the unique architectural framework that the Grand Place provides, this can be considere as one of the most spectacular flower displays to be seen in Europe.
The very same artist who came up with the idea is still in charge to surprise the audience every second year, as he is still the responsible of the design of the carpets, which are different on every occasion.
Thousands of begonias are used for the carpets and, since natural flowers as used, the exhibition is held only for a few days. In oddly hot years, part of the flowers had to be replaced. Leave a Comment
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Boulevard A Max 132-140, Brussels - The Montgomery Hotel
Avenue de Tervueren 134, Brussels - Albert
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Ave. Charle-Albert 11, Brussels - Hotel Hesperia Grand Place Brussels
10 Rue des Colonies (Formerly "Hesperia Grand Place Hotel"), Brussels - Carrefour De Leurope
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 110, Brussels - Bristol Stephanie Hotel Brussels
Avenue Louise 91-93, Brussels - Best Western Hotel Royal Center
160 Rue Royale (formerly President Centre Hotel), Brussels - Hampshire Inn
Square Victoria Regina 9, Brussels - President World Trade Center Hotel Brussels
Blvd du Roi Albert II, 44, Brussels - NH Atlanta Hotel (7 boulevard Adolphe Max.)
7 Boulevard Adolphe Max, Brussels - Sofitel Brussels Toison D'or
40 avenue de la Toison d'Or (formerly Sofitel Brussels Toison d'Or), Brussels
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