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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.


   

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Copy of t'Serclaes statue at the Grand-Place

Copy of t'Serclaes statue at the Grand-Place

The City of Brussels has placed a copy of the statue of Everard t'Serclaes at the Grand-Place. The original statue from 1902 is being restored. continue
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Brussels Town Hall

Win the book 'Brussels Town Hall'

The Museum of the City of Brussels offers 3x1 copy of the book 'Brussels Town Hall'. The booklet is the 14th edition in the Historia Bruxellae series. continue
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'Brussels Town Hall'

Book 'Brussels Town Hall'

The book 'Brussels Town Hall' is the 14th number of the Historia Bruxellae series. It outlines the history of the City Hall on the Grand-Place in Brussels. The book is available in English. continue
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Manneken-Pis

Manneken-Pis as Beulemans

On Friday 3 February 2012, from 2 pm till 6 pm, Manneken-Pis will wear the costume of Beulemans. continue

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Manneken-Pis

Manneken-Pis honours the Belgian Paralympic Committee

On Friday 3 February 2012 (from 9 am to 2 pm), Manneken-Pis honours the Belgian Paralympic Committee. continue

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Manneken-Pis as Chasseurs Ardennais

Manneken-Pis a soldier 1st class Chasseurs Ardennais

On Monday 6 February 2012, from 9 am to 6 pm, Manneken-Pis will wear the costume of soldier 1st class of the Chasseurs Ardennais (Ardennian Rifles), an army regiment.

Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. Anniversary of the creation of the Chasseurs Ardennais. continue

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The Brussels mayors since 1830

Conference. Les bourgmestres bruxellois depuis 1830

On Thursday 9 February 2012, at 7:30 pm, at the Fleur en Papier doré. In French. continue

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SOS 112

Manneken-Pis calls 112

On Saturday 11 February 2012, from 9 am till 6 pm, Manneken-Pis wears his costume of the European Emergency Number Association (EENA112). continue

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Manneken-Pis

Manneken-Pis honors Serbia

On Wednesday 15 February 2012, from 9 am to 4 pm, Manneken-Pis will dress as a Serbian. continue

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Manneken-Pis as Diablada © Order of Friends of Manneken-Pis

Manneken-Pis dances Diablada

On Saturday 18 February 2012, from 9 am till 6 pm, Manneken-Pis will wear the costume of the Bolivia Diablada.

Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 18 February he honors the Carnival of Oruro, one of the biggest cultural events in Bolivia. continue

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Manneken-Pis as lacrosse player © Comité crossage

Manneken-Pis as lacrosse player

On Wednesday 22 February 2012, from 9 am till 4 pm, Manneken-Pis wears the costume of lacrosse player of Chièvres.

Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 22 February a big tournament of lacrosse takes place in Chièvres. continue

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Manneken-Pis

Manneken-Pis honors the Royal Climbia's Club

On Saturday 25 February 2012, from 9 am till 6 pm, Manneken-Pis will wear the costume of the Royal Climbia's Club. continue

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Dominican Republic Flag

Manneken-Pis honors Dominican Republic

On Sunday 26 and Monday 27 February 2012, from 9 am to 6 pm, Manneken-Pis wears his costume of the Dominican Republic. continue

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