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 attention they pay to religious holidays, and one of the most honoured is the Procession of the Holy Blood. It is the considerable religious event making a part of cultural heritage of the country. Annually, tens of thousands of people take part in a solemn procession, putting on suits of ancient knights and monks. This procession represents and reminds about the first crusades when the Flemish count received a sacred the relic of Blood of Christ.
Feest in 't Park, is one of the main events of summer. Every year, at the end of June, in the Bruges central park hundreds of families gather to enjoy time during the event. Tourists are always welcomed to share the joy and fun. During the festival you will be offered to enjoy various entertainments for free, starting from master classes in crafts and finishing with tasting the beer. In the centre of the park you here is a big open-air stage, where musicians from different countries will entertain you. Moreover, you can get a free lesson of folk dances of Belgian, African, Indian and Arab cultures. Within the festival, you have a chance to purchase various crafts and souvenirs on the trade fair. In a gastronomic zone, visitors will be suggested to try national dishes and to buy unusual products.
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