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Manneken-Pis
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Manneken-Pis [plan] was at first a fountain that played an essential role in the former distribution of drinking water since the 15th century. The system was well-known in all of Europe.
Towards the end of the 17th Century, the statue became more and more important in the city life. It was also a survivor of the bombardment of Brussels in 1695. Manneken-Pis became a precious good and enjoys a ceaselessly growing glory.
During big events, we adorn him with luxurious clothes. We know that in the 18th century, Manneken-Pis was dressed at least 4 times a year. Since he lost his main function in the network of water conveyance of the City in the 19th century, Manneken-Pis gradually became an image and symbol of the Brussels folklore, the joy of the inhabitants and their capacity of self-mockery.
For the people who wish to know more about Manneken-Pis, a special number of Historia Bruxellae was dedicated to our Ketje: Manneken-Pis in all his states.
The dressings of Manneken-Pis
Manneken-Pis is dressed by an employee of the City. 36 dressings are planned on fixed dates and Manneken-Pis regularly receives new suits.
The procedure of a gift
For every gift, an official demand must be sent to the College of Mayor and Aldermen. This demand is analyzed by a committee of members of the Friends of the order of Manneken-Pis and the representatives of the City of Brussels.
New costumes cannot have an advertising, commercial or political character. After the agreement of the College, an official ceremony of delivery is organized and in certain occasions, Manneken-Pis thanks the people by producing beer or other beverages. The new suit joins the wardrobe in the Museum of the City of Brussels.
Calendar with dressings of Manneken-Pis
ON THE AGENDA : Manneken-Pis calls 112
ON THE AGENDA : Manneken-Pis honors Serbia
ON THE AGENDA : Manneken-Pis dances Diablada
ON THE AGENDA : Manneken-Pis as lacrosse player
ON THE AGENDA : Manneken-Pis honors the Royal Climbia's Club
ON THE AGENDA : Manneken-Pis honors Dominican Republic
Museum of the City of Brussels - Maison du Roi
Grand-Place
1000 Brussels
[plan]
Tel. : 02 279 43 50
Fax : 02 279 43 62
musea@brucity.be
Opening hours : From Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am till 5 pm. On Thursday open till 8 pm. Closure of the ticket desk: 15 minutes before the closure of the museum. Attention: on Thursday 9 February 2012 the museum is only open to guided visits from 10 am to 4 pm, on Friday 10 February 2012 the museum is exceptionally open from 10 am till noon
Closing period : on Mondays and 1/1, 1/5, 1/11, 11/11 and 25/12, exceptionally closed in the weekend of 11 and 12 February
More information : Entrance: 4 euro, 3 euro for seniors, students, groups, 2 euro for children and schools, free under 18 years in the weekend, free for inhabitants of the City of Brussels. Art 27: 1.25 euro. Several reductions possible. Legends in French, Dutch and English.
Museum of the City of Brussels - Maison du Roi
Giving a new costume to Manneken-Pis
Grand-Place
1000 Brussels
[plan]
Tel. : 02 279 64 36
Opening hours : Every day from 10:00 am till 5:00 pm.
Closing period : Monday and 1/1, 1/5, 1/11, 11/11 in 25/12.
1000 Brussels
1000 Brussels
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