Events
The events highlighted below comprise the most current popular festivals, processions and happenings that will shortly betaking place in Flanders.
For a general list of top, yearly events in 2010 select Events 2010 from the menu to the left. For a list of future events in 2010 and beyond, select Future Events and for more details on outstanding exhibitions in Flanders, select Exhibitions.
If you still don't find specific dates of an event that you are looking for then please contact trade@visitflanders.co.uk Please note all dates are subject to changes.
April
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Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
15 April - 9 May 2010
Brussels, Laeken Greenhouses
Admire the wonders of the plant kingdom in Alphonse Balats art nouveau Green house, wich he built for Leoplold II. Once a year during the flowering season the greenhouses are open to the public so that everyone can enjoy the bewitching colours and intoxicating perfumes. www.monarchie.be
15 April - 9 May 2010
Brussels, Laeken Greenhouses
Admire the wonders of the plant kingdom in Alphonse Balats art nouveau Green house, wich he built for Leoplold II. Once a year during the flowering season the greenhouses are open to the public so that everyone can enjoy the bewitching colours and intoxicating perfumes. www.monarchie.be
Ghent Floralies
17 to 25 April 2010
Ghent Expo
This major Flower festival, akin to the Chelsea Flower Show, is held every five years in the city of the begonia. With a plant and flower nursery, world-famous flower arrangement artists and over 500 exhibitions to view, it is a must visit for flower enthusiasts and novices alike. It is advisable to pre-book group tickets on sale from the 15 November 09 via All About Belgium (AAB) Tel: 00 32 53 808 918 www.aab-allaboutbelgium.be or visit: www.floralien.be
17 to 25 April 2010
Ghent Expo
This major Flower festival, akin to the Chelsea Flower Show, is held every five years in the city of the begonia. With a plant and flower nursery, world-famous flower arrangement artists and over 500 exhibitions to view, it is a must visit for flower enthusiasts and novices alike. It is advisable to pre-book group tickets on sale from the 15 November 09 via All About Belgium (AAB) Tel: 00 32 53 808 918 www.aab-allaboutbelgium.be or visit: www.floralien.be
May
Mechelen Hanswijk Procession
9 May 2010
The legend of this annual procession venerating Our Lady of Hanswijk, came about when Mary’s intercession, in 1272, freed the city of the plague. The people of Mechelen then promised to carry the figure of Mary through the streets every year as an expression of their gratitude. This popular procession has since become an intriguing and colourful, large-scale spectacle. Tickets are available from 2nd April by calling 0032 15 20 22 94, or as of 21 April, by calling the ‘Hanswijk’ main office 00 32 15 42 01 40, or by email: frieda.vanvaeck@catho.kerknet.be. Seat prices for groups (min. 20 persons): €5 & €4 for stand seats and €3 for chairs. Web: www.hanswijkprocessie.org
9 May 2010
The legend of this annual procession venerating Our Lady of Hanswijk, came about when Mary’s intercession, in 1272, freed the city of the plague. The people of Mechelen then promised to carry the figure of Mary through the streets every year as an expression of their gratitude. This popular procession has since become an intriguing and colourful, large-scale spectacle. Tickets are available from 2nd April by calling 0032 15 20 22 94, or as of 21 April, by calling the ‘Hanswijk’ main office 00 32 15 42 01 40, or by email: frieda.vanvaeck@catho.kerknet.be. Seat prices for groups (min. 20 persons): €5 & €4 for stand seats and €3 for chairs. Web: www.hanswijkprocessie.org
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