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This page has been automatically translated from French into English by a translation software. Automatic translations are not as accurate as translations made by professional human translators. Nevertheless these pages can help you understand information published by the City of Brussels.
Brussels celebrated its millennium in 1979. The village, which developed on swamps, became the capital of the country and Europe, with an important history, a rich heritage and a beautiful folklore.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Program Museums of the City of Brussels 2010
The Museums of the City of Brussels announced their program for 2010. Besides special tours for adults, youngsters and children there are some major exhibitions.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
'Brusselse Cahiers Bruxellois' 2009-2010 available
Volume 41 of the 'Brusselse Cahiers Bruxellois' (2009-2010) is available. The 'Brusselse Cahiers' are an edition of the Archives of the City of Brussels.
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ON THE AGENDA
The City Hall of Brussels
The City hall, remarkable both by its architectural wealth and by its political and social meaning, has some amazing paintings, sculptures, art objects and Brussels tapestries.
Open every day from 10 am till 5 pm.
Visits by appointment.
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Open every day from 10 am till 5 pm.
Visits by appointment.
details
ON THE AGENDA
Manneken-Pis on Saint-Patrick's Day
On Wednesday 17 March 2010, from 9 am to 12:30 pm.
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 17 March he will celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, the national holiday of Ireland. He will then wear the costume of the Brotherhood of the 5th Infantry Brigade of Merkem 'Chasseurs d'Irlande'.
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Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 17 March he will celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, the national holiday of Ireland. He will then wear the costume of the Brotherhood of the 5th Infantry Brigade of Merkem 'Chasseurs d'Irlande'.
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ON THE AGENDA
Collection tour of the Noirauds
From Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 March 2010 in the centre of Brussels.
The Oeuvre Royale des Berceaux Princesse Paola 'Conservatoire Africain' makes a collection tour. For over 130 years the Noirauds or 'Blacks' walk the streets of Brussels in March. They visit the restaurants to collect money for children in need. details
The Oeuvre Royale des Berceaux Princesse Paola 'Conservatoire Africain' makes a collection tour. For over 130 years the Noirauds or 'Blacks' walk the streets of Brussels in March. They visit the restaurants to collect money for children in need. details
ON THE AGENDA
Manneken-Pis as Dracula
On Thursday 11 March 2010, from 1:30 pm to 4 pm, Manneken-Pis receives the suit of Dracula.
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 11 March he will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. Manneken-Pis will get a new mask of Dracula at 1:30 pm. details
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 11 March he will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. Manneken-Pis will get a new mask of Dracula at 1:30 pm. details
ON THE AGENDA
Manneken-Pis in the Order of Disciples of St-Luc
On Saturday 13 March 2010, from 9 am till noon, Manneken-Pis receives the costume of the Order of Disciples of St-Luc.
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, get a costume at major events. On 13 March he honors the student order of the Disciples of St Luke. details
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, get a costume at major events. On 13 March he honors the student order of the Disciples of St Luke. details
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Manneken-Pis as plumber-ardoisier
On Saturday 27 March 2010 Manneken-Pis will wear the costume of plumber-ardoisier.
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. details
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. details
ON THE AGENDA
Manneken-Pis as Dracula
On Tuesday 20 April 2010, Manneken-Pis receives the suit of Dracula.
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 20 April he dresses like Dracula for the end of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF). details
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 20 April he dresses like Dracula for the end of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF). details
ON THE AGENDA
Manneken-Pis as Dracula
On Saturday 10 April 2010, Manneken-Pis receives the suit of Dracula.
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 10 April he dresses like Dracula for the Zombie Parade that is part of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF). details
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 10 April he dresses like Dracula for the Zombie Parade that is part of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF). details
ON THE AGENDA
Manneken-Pis in the Academic Order of Saint-Louis
On Saturday 20 March 2010 Manneken-Pis will wear the costume of the Academic Order of Saint-Louis.
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 20 March he will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the student association of Saint-Louis. details
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 20 March he will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the student association of Saint-Louis. details
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Folklore. Ommegang of Brussels
In Brussels, from 29 June to 1 July 2010.
On 29 June and 1 July, on the Grand-Place, from 9 pm, a historic parade, part of the Brussels folklore with more than 1.400 actors, folk and historic groups, horses, puppet theater, giants, flags,... It honours the coming of Charles the Fifth to Brussels in 1549. details
On 29 June and 1 July, on the Grand-Place, from 9 pm, a historic parade, part of the Brussels folklore with more than 1.400 actors, folk and historic groups, horses, puppet theater, giants, flags,... It honours the coming of Charles the Fifth to Brussels in 1549. details
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