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Traditions and festivals in Belgium

Brussels

Belgian capital deservedly belongs to the largest cultural centres of Europe. The glory of the city of Brussels by the rich number of cultural events and festivals, museums with precious historic antiquities and astonishing architecture. Local people dedicate a lot of time and effort to honour their long history and the most significant historic events, that now are represented in the way of festivals and carnivals. For example, Brussels Ommegang Medieval Festival precisely displays the … Read more

Brugge

The city of Bruges is the place where the counterpoint is seen at every step. An amazing combination of the astonishing medieval architecture of Western Europe and modern culture create the unforgettable atmosphere. By the way, did you know that Bruges is also called the "Northern Venice"? The number of channels and waterways flowing into the North Sea can spot Venice itself. Also, people of Bruges enjoy celebrating various holidays and welcome tourists from all over the world. The biggest … Read more

Antwerpen

Antwerpen - is the second largest city in Belgium, and it is worth noticing. Local people have an eye for entertainment; all the festivals and holidays draw the full house among local visitors and guests from abroad. Antwerpen's calendar of holidays is especially bright in summer when the majority festivals take place. Those who admire theater, cinema, music, and art should come here in July and August and enjoy one's time during the Zomer van Antwerpen - the cultural, which gathers fans all … Read more

Oostende

The picturesque seaside town serves as a permanent venue for many interesting festivals dedicated to various areas of local culture and contemporary art. One of the locals' favorite annual holidays is the Beer Festival taking place in late summer. Locals consider beer to be their main national drink. Some varieties of the foamy drink have been brewed at local factories for hundreds of years. The Beer Festival is participated by Belgium's 30 best breweries presenting over 150 beers to the … Read more

Gent

Living in Gent, we are planning our time not from the holiday to the holiday, but from the festival to the festival. If you will have the opportunity to visit this amazing city again, be sure to take this opportunity and use it to its fullest. We can promise you that you will get an unforgettable experience in the best sense from each and one celebration! The first festival of the year takes place in January and known as the Gent Festival of Light or Lichtfestival Gent. This festival earned a … Read more

Spa

The autumn stage of Formula 1 is one of the most popular events taking place in Spa. The Belgian Grand Prix is held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. This track is very famous in the Motorsport world. Competitions have been held here for almost a century since 1925. It is worth noting that the track was originally a little different. The athletes rode on rural public roads between the settlements of Spa, Francorchamps, Malmedy, and Stavelot. The track was opened in 1921. Only motorcyclists … Read more

Liege

For five days in early August, not Carré quarter but Outremeuse district located on the other side of the waterfront of Meuse can be considered the “holiday area”. At this time, a festival of the same name as the quarter is held in Liege. Its program includes many interesting entertainment activities. These include an art exhibition, a fair where they sell handicrafts, music concerts, and culinary workshops. On the streets of Outremeuse, you can meet people dancing and playing traditional … Read more

Kortrijk

One of the city's most famous festivals is the event dedicated to hard genres of music called Alcatraz. Its headliners are well-known among metalheads and rockers local and foreign bands from Germany, Sweden, Norway delighting visitors with their hits every year. The two-day festival is held at the beginning of August, the venue is Sports Campus Lange Munte where one can set up camp and have a picnic freely. And this is another reason to attend the festival. Here you can listen to different … Read more

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