| Music and film feature most prominently in the Brussels calendar of
annual festivals , although flower lovers and those who appreciate dance
and fine art, will not be disappointed. The more traditional festivals -
the medieval-style Ommegang and the Planting of the Meiboom - centre on
the Grand-Place, while most of the modern ones like the jazz or film
festivals take place in various venues around the city and bring the
whole of the capital to life. For information on the dozens of mini-festivals
held in Brussels during the year, check The Bulletin or ask at the
tourist office. Alternatively, it's well worth catching a train to one
of the many festivals held in the towns outside the capital. In
particular, the Procession of the Holy Blood, held in Bruges, is famous
throughout Belgium for its medieval pageant. |
