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Brussels' Grand Place transformed by stunning flower carpet

Published August 18th, 2024 - 09:00 GMT

The world-famous flower carpet at Brussels' Grand Place is nearly complete. Over 100 volunteers began Thursday morning, transforming the square with vibrant floral designs.

This biannual event, now in its 23rd edition, draws thousands of visitors. The design was finished by 14:00, with tourists gathering early to admire the work. In 2022, it attracted 150,000 people in four days, noted Delphine Houba, City Councillor for Culture and Tourism.

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The stunning flower carpet is crafted by 100 volunteers from Belgium, Spain, and the U.S. Arriving by bus at 07:00, most hail from Loenhout, linked to the Loenhout Bloemencorso, which supplied the flowers.

The stunning flower carpet is crafted by 100 volunteers from Belgium, Spain, and the U.S. Arriving by bus at 07:00, most hail from Loenhout, linked to the Loenhout Bloemencorso, which supplied the flowers.

Kelly, a first-time volunteer, explained the process: "It's like painting by numbers, using codes for flowers or bark." Despite recent rain causing a flower shortage, volunteers adapt by creatively filling gaps. Volunteers kneel on foam mats, but it's still tiring, Kelly admitted. "I keep changing positions—kneeling, standing, lying down, then sitting. We'll be sore tomorrow, but it's worth it!"

Kelly, a first-time volunteer, explained the process: "It's like painting by numbers, using codes for flowers or bark." Despite recent rain causing a flower shortage, volunteers adapt by creatively filling gaps. Volunteers kneel on foam mats, but it's still tiring, Kelly admitted. "I keep changing positions—kneeling, standing, lying down, then sitting. We'll be sore tomorrow, but it's worth it!"

Marcel, an older volunteer from Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, finds it manageable. "It's not bad, especially with the sunny weather," he told The Brussels Times. "This is my first time, and I already want to volunteer again."

Marcel, an older volunteer from Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, finds it manageable. "It's not bad, especially with the sunny weather," he told The Brussels Times. "This is my first time, and I already want to volunteer again."

Louise, 11, one of the youngest, said, "It's exhausting, especially in the sun, but we're given plenty of water."

Louise, 11, one of the youngest, said, "It's exhausting, especially in the sun, but we're given plenty of water."

The flower carpet is free to view until Sunday, August 18, at 10 PM (last entry at 9:30 PM). A light and audio show runs every 30 minutes in the evening (9-11 PM). Visitors can buy tickets to see it from the City Hall balcony, though tower tickets are sold out. Balcony tickets are still available on the site.

The flower carpet is free to view until Sunday, August 18, at 10 PM (last entry at 9:30 PM). A light and audio show runs every 30 minutes in the evening (9-11 PM). Visitors can buy tickets to see it from the City Hall balcony, though tower tickets are sold out. Balcony tickets are still available on the site.

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The stunning flower carpet is crafted by 100 volunteers from Belgium, Spain, and the U.S. Arriving by bus at 07:00, most hail from Loenhout, linked to the Loenhout Bloemencorso, which supplied the flowers. AFP

The stunning flower carpet is crafted by 100 volunteers from Belgium, Spain, and the U.S. Arriving by bus at 07:00, most hail from Loenhout, linked to the Loenhout Bloemencorso, which supplied the flowers.
Kelly, a first-time volunteer, explained the process: "It's like painting by numbers, using codes for flowers or bark." Despite recent rain causing a flower shortage, volunteers adapt by creatively filling gaps. Volunteers kneel on foam mats, but it's still tiring, Kelly admitted. "I keep changing positions—kneeling, standing, lying down, then sitting. We'll be sore tomorrow, but it's worth it!"
Marcel, an older volunteer from Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, finds it manageable. "It's not bad, especially with the sunny weather," he told The Brussels Times. "This is my first time, and I already want to volunteer again."
Louise, 11, one of the youngest, said, "It's exhausting, especially in the sun, but we're given plenty of water."
The flower carpet is free to view until Sunday, August 18, at 10 PM (last entry at 9:30 PM). A light and audio show runs every 30 minutes in the evening (9-11 PM). Visitors can buy tickets to see it from the City Hall balcony, though tower tickets are sold out. Balcony tickets are still available on the site.
flower carpet
The stunning flower carpet is crafted by 100 volunteers from Belgium, Spain, and the U.S. Arriving by bus at 07:00, most hail from Loenhout, linked to the Loenhout Bloemencorso, which supplied the flowers.
The stunning flower carpet is crafted by 100 volunteers from Belgium, Spain, and the U.S. Arriving by bus at 07:00, most hail from Loenhout, linked to the Loenhout Bloemencorso, which supplied the flowers.
Kelly, a first-time volunteer, explained the process: "It's like painting by numbers, using codes for flowers or bark." Despite recent rain causing a flower shortage, volunteers adapt by creatively filling gaps. Volunteers kneel on foam mats, but it's still tiring, Kelly admitted. "I keep changing positions—kneeling, standing, lying down, then sitting. We'll be sore tomorrow, but it's worth it!"
Kelly, a first-time volunteer, explained the process: "It's like painting by numbers, using codes for flowers or bark." Despite recent rain causing a flower shortage, volunteers adapt by creatively filling gaps. Volunteers kneel on foam mats, but it's still tiring, Kelly admitted. "I keep changing positions—kneeling, standing, lying down, then sitting. We'll be sore tomorrow, but it's worth it!"
Marcel, an older volunteer from Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, finds it manageable. "It's not bad, especially with the sunny weather," he told The Brussels Times. "This is my first time, and I already want to volunteer again."
Marcel, an older volunteer from Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, finds it manageable. "It's not bad, especially with the sunny weather," he told The Brussels Times. "This is my first time, and I already want to volunteer again."
Louise, 11, one of the youngest, said, "It's exhausting, especially in the sun, but we're given plenty of water."
Louise, 11, one of the youngest, said, "It's exhausting, especially in the sun, but we're given plenty of water."
The flower carpet is free to view until Sunday, August 18, at 10 PM (last entry at 9:30 PM). A light and audio show runs every 30 minutes in the evening (9-11 PM). Visitors can buy tickets to see it from the City Hall balcony, though tower tickets are sold out. Balcony tickets are still available on the site.
The flower carpet is free to view until Sunday, August 18, at 10 PM (last entry at 9:30 PM). A light and audio show runs every 30 minutes in the evening (9-11 PM). Visitors can buy tickets to see it from the City Hall balcony, though tower tickets are sold out. Balcony tickets are still available on the site.
flower carpet
The stunning flower carpet is crafted by 100 volunteers from Belgium, Spain, and the U.S. Arriving by bus at 07:00, most hail from Loenhout, linked to the Loenhout Bloemencorso, which supplied the flowers. AFP

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