The Royal Puppet Theatre Toone has a new showcase: the house on the Rue Marché aux Herbes 64. The City of Brussels bought the house for the extension of the famous puppet theater. continue

In 2010, the Our Lady of the Chapel parish celebrates its 800 years of existence. From the end of April to the end of December 2010, numerous events will be held in the quarter to celebrate this anniversary: festivals, concerts, exhibitions, conferences,... continue

From 24 June to 22 August 2010, from 11 am to 6 pm, in the House of Folklore and Traditions.

As part of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the House of Folklore and Traditions will hold an exhibition presenting costumes from the famous wardrobe of Manneken-Pis. details

From 8 July to 28 August 2010, at 8:30 pm (on Saturday also at 4 pm) in the Toone Theatre. In French Brussels.

The puppet theatre Toone brings Faust. By Jose Géal, an adaptation of the work of Charles Gounod. Sets by Raymond Renard. Costumes by Lidia Gosamo.

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On Saturday 31 July 2010, at 12:30 pm on the Fish Market (Vismet).

A procession will be held with the Companions of Saint Lawrence, the Bûûmdroegers, the Brass band, the Poepedroegers, the Gardevils and Madam Chapeau. details

On Saturday 31 July 2010, from 2:30 pm to 6 pm on the Grand-Place. And live on the webcam. details

On Saturday 31 July 2010, from 9 am to 6 pm, Manneken-Pis will wear the costume of the crossbowmen of the Royal Guild of Our Lady of Sablon. details

On Monday 9 August 2010, from 9 am to 4 pm, Manneken-Pis will wear the costume of giant Janneke.

Manneken-Pis is the symbol of the Brussels folklore. During certain events, he receives a special costume. On 9 August he will honor Janneke, a famous giant from the Meyboom event. The Meyboom event (Brussels folklore) will take place that same day in the centre of Brussels. details

On Monday 9 August 2010 at 1:30 pm near the Grand-Place.

The procession starts at the Rue du Marais at 2 pm and goes towards the Grand-Place, followed by the plantation of the Meyboom (or Meiboom) a bit before 5 pm on the corner of the Rue des Sables and the Rue du Marais. details

On Saturday 21 August 2010, from 9 am to 6 pm, Manneken-Pis will wear the costume of the Pink Elephant Brotherhood.

Manneken-Pis is the symbol of the Brussels folklore. During certain events, he receives a special costume. On 15 August he will honor the 'Confrerie van de Roze Olifant' (Pink Elephant Brotherhood). details

On Tuesday 24 August 2010, from 9 am to 4 pm, Manneken-Pis will wear the national costume of the Ukraine.

Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. 24 August is the national holiday of the Ukraine. details

On Friday 3 September 2010, from 9 am to 4 pm, Manneken-Pis will wear the costume of the Welsh-Guards.

Manneken-Pis is the symbol of the Brussels folklore. During certain events, he receives a special costume. On 3 September he will honor the Welsh-Guards, who liberated Brussels in 1944.

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