BRUSSELS FLOWER CARPET AND LIGHT SHOW
An ephemeral show on the world's most beautiful square
14 August 19:30 - 20:30
Roy D'Espagne, 45 rue au Beurre (side street entrance), Prestige Room 3rd floor.
Join us for a unique evening to enjoy the Flower carpet, from the Roy D'Espagne, with a glass of cava, a cocktail and small bites and the best views to take pictures on Friday 14 August at 19:30!
For this 24th edition of the Flower Carpet, Japan will be honored on the Grand-Place this summer.
This year’s flower carpet on Brussels’ Grand Place will celebrate 160 years of diplomatic and friendly relations between Belgium and Japan.
From 13 to 16 August, the iconic Japanese artwork 'The Great Wave of Kanagawa' by artist Hokusai will be recreated using 500,000 dahlias, covering an area of nearly 1,300 square metres.
The flower carpet on the Grand-Place in Brussels is the ultimate expression of ephemeral art, as the work is destined to disappear after just four days on show. Every two years, on the weekend of 15 August, the most beautiful Grand-Place in the world is transformed into an immense showcase of colors, to the delight of visitors aged 7 to 77.
The Flower Carpet is 70 m long by 24 m wide. 1,680 m2 of begonias, dahlias, grass and bark. More than a hundred volunteers assemble the carpet in less than six hours. The first Flower Carpet of Brussels was created in 1971 and has been a showstopper every two years on the Grand-
Place since 1986.
As the sun goes down, a synchronized sound and light show illuminates the square's historic Gothic facades, beautifully accentuating the flowers
Event Details:
7.30: Welcome drink reception (cash bar)
8.15: Walking Dinner:
Seasonal cocktail bites
Chilled gazpacho of vine tomatoes with basil oil
Mini croquette of Chimay cheese
Watermelon, feta and mint skewer
Tasting portions of Belgian-inspired dishes
Slow-cooked Flemish beef stew with old-fashioned mustard
Vol-au-vent of free-range chicken with seasonal vegetables
Summer vegetable quinoa with vegetable (vegetarian)
Sweet mignardises
Date: Friday, August 14, 2024.
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.
Place: Roy d'Espagne, 45 rue au beurre 3rd floor. Please note that this is the side entrance, not the normal restaurant entrance.
PRICE
MEMBERS: 50€
PARTNER CLUBS: 55€
NON-MEMBERS: 60€
Price includes 1 drink of choice (wine, beer, soft)
As an added benefit, you will also enjoy the exhibition of contemporary Belgian artist Joël Moens, displayed throughout the Prestige Room, creating a unique cultural touch to the evening.
REGISTER HERE
