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Raske Drenge (Scandinavian folk) @ Costumier Maghet - Hide & Seek Festival

Submitted by muziekpublique on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 16:02

In this craft workshop an art of the highest quality has been kept going for over a century: that of hand-made period costumes. Plunge into the timeless world of Costumier Maghet, the hiding place of more than 10,000 costumes, accessories, trimmings, buttons, hats, boots, jewellery and fine feathers. The craft workers of Maghet are fully aware of the true value of their special skills and are committed to maintaining them for the sake of the knowledge and tradition that they play a part in safeguarding.

Bike Tour - Hide & Seek

Submitted by muziekpublique on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 15:25

The popular Bike Tour has returned this year for an idyllic ride through Woluwe, Auderghem and Watermael–Boitsfort. Get on your bike, follow our bike guides and enjoy three concerts in three different – and surprising – locations. We start at “Fraternités du Bon Pasteur” in Woluwe, go to the mill house at the Red Abbey and end at the “Logis-floréal studio” in Watermael–Boitsfort.

Sign up now for the mobile sauna at Brussels Park this Saturday

Rarely have we been told to bring a bathing suit along when we go to Brussels Park, but that’s what you should do this Saturday, 17 July. A mobile sauna is being set up, where you can work up a good sweat free of charge. The sauna, dubbed ‘Koti’ – which means ‘home’ or ‘house’ in Finnish – is the...

The Bulletin student journalism competition: Studying in the time of a pandemic

The Bulletin launched its inaugural student journalism competition in the knowledge that adolescents risk being Covid’s “lost generation”. On top of the normal stresses of being a teenager, the social distancing and interruption to routine caused by the pandemic have taken an emotional toll. So we...
Illustration picture shows the official opening of the Brussels Midi Fair (Brusselse Zuidfoor - Foire du Midi), Saturday 14 July 2018, between the Hallepoort / Porte de Hal and the Anderlechtse Poort / Porte d'Anderlecht, in Brussels. (BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK)

Foire du Midi returns this summer after one-year break

The famous Foire du Midi returns this summer after being cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. "The fair is back after a very complicated year for the fairgrounds," announced Fabian Maingain, the Brussels alderman for economic affairs, on Monday. “This is the first major public event...
Illustration picture shows a police car of Police midi zone in front of the police station in Forest - Vorst, part of the Brussels Capital Region, Sunday 24 May 2020. (BELGA PHOTO THIERRY ROGE)

Brussels South police officers strike over working hours

Several officers from the Brussels-South police zone called in sick on Monday in protest at working conditions that they have called unacceptable. The officers cited lack of staff, crippling workloads and extended working hours as reasons for the strike. A new timetable, which came into force at...

St John’s International School and the IB continuum, getting results through happiness

With many excellent private schools available in Belgium and only a handful of them offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, why are local and international parents opting to choose these few IB schools for their children?

Southern loop of Bois de la Cambre to close until 15 August

The entire south loop of the avenues that run through Bois de la Cambre will shut down to traffic on Thursday for the annual summer closure. The loop, which circles the lake and is popular with pedestrians and cyclists, will remain closed until 15 August. Most of this loop is already closed,...

Elise Mertens number 1 in doubles after Wimbledon win

Belgian tennis player Elise Mertens won the women’s doubles at Wimbledon at the weekend, together with her partner Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan. The nail-biting win has pushed Mertens back to the top of the WTA doubles ranking. It was a match “that felt like seven hours” said Mertens, 25, following the...

APPLAUS 2021 - Garden Concerts

Submitted by Theater De Jonghe on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 12:21

APPLAUS 2021 - Summer Garden Concerts in a beautiful setup!

From 23 July to 1 August - Two weekends in a row full of great music!
STARRING: THE STARLINGS and many others
Ht Roberts, Motown Supremacy, El Nuevo Tumbao Cubana, The Cherry Pops, Kaisan Norris, Olivier & Crooniek....
Folk & Blues, Motown, Pop, Latin, Soul and 60ties music....

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