BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: MANNEKEN “MEYBOOM” PIS !

Published on August 15, 2015October 20, 2020 by jacquelinemhadel1 Comment

For special occasions, Manneken Pis gets dressed up. Last Sunday, he was dressed for Meyboom ~ a tradition based on a medieval legend. The Meyboom (Tree of Joy) was first planted in Brussels in 1213 to celebrate a victory over the city of Leuven. Nowadays, it is a highly colorful parade, held every 9 August, in which a tree is brought to Brussels ~ featuring a brass band, giants and people dressed in folk dress. The planting of the Meyboom is recognized as an expression of intangible heritage by UNESCO. (it has to be planted by 5pm! or the party’s over for the day) http://be.brussels/culture-tourism-leisure/brussels-folklore/meyboom

9aug15. Brussels, Belgium.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: DANS QUEL MONDE VUITTON ?

Published on August 15, 2015October 20, 2020 by jacquelinemhadel1 Comment

9aug15. Brussels, Belgium.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM FOOD & DRINK: BELGIAN WAFFLE AT WAFFLE FACTORY

Published on August 14, 2015October 20, 2020 by jacquelinemhadel5 Comments

9aug15. Brussels, Belgium.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: FLAGEY

Published on August 12, 2015October 20, 2020 by jacquelinemhadel1 Comment

2aug15. Brussels, Belgium.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: NO TIE, NO PIE

Published on August 12, 2015October 20, 2020 by jacquelinemhadelLeave a comment

2aug15. Brussels, Belgium.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM STREET ART & GRAFFITI: RACISTS NOT WELCOME

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2aug15. Brussels, Belgium.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: AWARENESS

Published on August 9, 2015October 20, 2020 by jacquelinemhadelLeave a comment

How high your awareness level is determines how much meaning you get from your world. ~Ansel Adams

2aug15. Brussels, Belgium.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM STREET ART & GRAFFITI: OWN EXISTENCES…

Published on August 8, 2015October 20, 2020 by jacquelinemhadelLeave a comment

In art… people are trying to confirm their own existences. (Jim Morrison)

2aug15. Brussels, Belgium.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM STREET ART & GRAFFITI: ART IS ABOUT PAYING ATTENTION

Published on August 7, 2015October 20, 2020 by jacquelinemhadelLeave a comment

Art is about paying attention. (Laurie Anderson)

2aug15. Brussels, Belgium.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: MANNEKEN PIS

Published on August 4, 2015October 20, 2020 by jacquelinemhadel1 Comment

There are several legends about this little guy, but the most famous is the one about Duke Godfrey III of Leuven. Supposedly in 1142, the troops of this two-year-old lord were battling against the troops of the Berthouts, the lords of Grimbergen, in Ransbeke (now Neder-Over-Heembeek). The troops put the infant lord in a basket and hung the basket in a tree to encourage them. From there, the boy urinated on the troops of the Berthouts, who eventually lost the battle.

1aug15. Brussels, Belgium.