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History 
Folklore in Brussels
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The Brussels remains very attached to their folklore. It lives on in events as Meyboom and Ommegang or the puppet theater Toone.
The House of Folklore and Traditions holds exhibitions about the history and folklore of Brussels.
Brussels also has a very typical language, the Brusseleir.
Exhibition. The painters of the Brussels puppets and the treasures of the library of Toone
From 14 October 2011 to 29 February 2012 at the Puppets' House of the Toone Theatre. continue
Exhibition. The illustrious past of the Brussels press...
From 27 January to 18 March 2012 at the House of Folklore and Traditions.
The golden age of the Brussels press is now part of the history of Brussels. Especially in three districts of Brussels there was a thriving business: 'Persil et Marais', the Boulevard Emile Jacqmain and the Rue Royale. continue
Theatre. The 3 Musketeers
From 2 to 25 February 2012, at the Royal Toone Puppet Theatre. In French Brussels dialect. continue
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).
Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 11 February he wears the costume of the '112 Foundation' to raise awareness of the European emergency number 112. continue
Manneken-Pis honors Serbia
On Wednesday 15 February 2012, from 9 am to 4 pm, Manneken-Pis will dress as a Serbian. continue
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
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
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
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
Theatre. Guillaume Tell
From 1 to 31 March 2012 at the Toone puppet theatre. In the Brussels French. continue
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