http://www.opt.be en info@walloniebruxellestourisme.be (Wallonie-Bruxelles Tourisme) info@walloniebruxellestourisme.bei (Wallonie-Bruxelles Tourisme) Wallonie-Bruxelles Tourisme (WBT asbl) Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200 1 http://www.opt.be/images/opt02.gif 129 73 http://www.opt.be http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__leonardo_da_vinci__the_genius___new_exhibition_at_the_bourse_in_brussels/en/E/62358.htmlHistory50.8482937 4.348950850.84829374.3489508Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© Expo leornado da vinci the geniusA new exhibition dedicated to the Italian artist, scientist, engineer and inventor, da Vinci! At the Brussels Stock Exchange from 22/03 to 01/09/13!Discover the drawings, sketches, models, manuscripts and diverse works of the master himself!Close to 200 fascinating works and objects!The aim of this exhibition is simple: to showcase the genius of da Vinci and to explain his creations through a didactic exhibition.Come and admire the objects, created or imagined by Leonardo da Vinci:Identical replicas of his artworks,70 life-size machines in 3D specially created for the exhibition (automate, flying machines, catapult, tank, submarine…),the secrets of the Mona Lisa (a unique study),a 45 minute film on the Florentine master,and the possibility of touching a good number of the objects exhibited! ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__leonardo_da_vinci__the_genius___new_exhibition_at_the_bourse_in_brussels/en/E/62358.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_liege__the_secret_worlds_of_orchids___exhibition_at_the_grand_poste_in_liege/en/E/62405.htmlHistory50.6418504 5.576113650.64185045.5761136Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© ENJEU asbl The most beautiful orchids in the world, tropical plants and bonsai trees on show at the Grand Poste in Liège from 28/03 to 20/05/13!"The secret worlds of Orchids" will transform the Grand Poste into a gigantic winter gardens, with exotic palm trees and impressive waterfalls.The scenography showcases them brilliantly as well as the 7 themes chosen to unveil all their aspects, facets and sometimes intoxicating seduction.An example of this stunning scenography is a superb wooden sail boat, sumptuously covered in orchids, thus beautifully decorating one of the major scenes of the exhibition.For 2 months the flowers will be constantly replaced in order to keep the exhibition fresh and to constantly renew it. ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_liege__the_secret_worlds_of_orchids___exhibition_at_the_grand_poste_in_liege/en/E/62405.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_laeken__hokusai___views_of_mount_fuji_and_other_japanese_landscapes/en/E/62398.htmlArt50.8938106 4.360083650.89381064.3600836Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
Fugaku sanjûrokkei : Kanagawa oki namiura, vers 1830-1832 © Hokusai Discover a great Japanese artist through some 50 sketches representing the landscapes in his works. In Brussels from 27/03 to 09/06/13!This exhibition follows on from the one dedicated to Utamaro! The exhibition presents a selection of sketches from a rich collection of around 7500, most of which are in pristine condition.Also discover some works by his students and one of the selected works will be shown in Belgium for the first time: Illustrated book of the Sumida - both banks in one view. compiled in 1803, it represents an exception of Hokusai's landscape works!Hokusai (1760-1849) is one of the most famous Japanese artists. ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_laeken__hokusai___views_of_mount_fuji_and_other_japanese_landscapes/en/E/62398.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_wallonie__get_a_taste_for_museums_in_wallonia/en/E/61254.htmlGastronomySun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© MSWGourmet initiative in 30 Walloon museums proposing activities around the theme of gastronomy throughout 2013.Featuring:Guided toursExhibitionsConferencesActivitiesCookery workshopsTastingsand sometimes even a meal if you're up for it!New in 2013:The musical and culinary show Chocolate Blues by Marie-Christine Maillard, the event's patron. To be savoured during the Wallonian museums' open days.To step in and have a bite to eat in one of the museums is to sample and rediscover the origins of our local food heritage.The event is a part of Wallonia, taste the difference 2013". ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_wallonie__get_a_taste_for_museums_in_wallonia/en/E/61254.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__neo_rauch__the_obsession_of_the_demiurge__selected_works_1993_2012/en/E/61807.htmlArt50.8442366 4.359539250.84423664.3595392Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© Neo Rauch, Feldwaage, 2011, Collection De Heus-Zomer, Courtesy Galerie EIGEN + ART Leipzig/Berlin und David Zwirner, New York1st Belgian exhibition dedicated to this internationally famous pioneer from the Neue Leipziger Schule. In Brussels from 20/02 to 19/05/13.Neo Rauch (born in Leipzig, 1960) is known for his enigmatic and narrative paintings. The people in his paintings seem to be busy, they appear to be out of context.He developed a very personal style, which combines social realism, abstract with a hint of surrealism and has influences from Pop Art and Comic Strip art.Memories of East Germany also appear to fill his dreamlike works.Discover a German artist who uses a very personal visual form of expression. ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__neo_rauch__the_obsession_of_the_demiurge__selected_works_1993_2012/en/E/61807.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_region_bruxelloise__fete_de_la_musique_in_brussels/en/E/61574.htmlMusicSun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© Fête de la musique 2012Discover the 30th edition of the Music Festival celebrates the summer solstice in Brussels and Wallonia.The Fêtes de la Musique (Festival of Music) is:more than 150 stages,more than 700 concerts and free performances,in 55 cities and villages in Wallonia and Brussels,totally free!%$YOU_TUBE(3GSFA4hce3A)$% ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_region_bruxelloise__fete_de_la_musique_in_brussels/en/E/61574.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_waterloo__napoleonic_bivouacs__battles_of_plancenoit_and_hougoumont___market/en/E/59820.htmlHistorySun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© CulturespacesOne of the biggest battles in European history, due to both its size and its consequences. Rediscover the battle in Waterloo on 22 and 23/06/13.Once a year, a host of people come from all over the world to bring you a magnificent re-enactment of the events of 1815.An exceptional show that should not be missed!Celebrations of the bicentenary of this major event will be taking place in 2015.Alongside the bivouacs, amble around the empire market, which recreates the atmosphere of a market street during the Napoleonic era.The garden at the foot of the Lion's Mound will be transformed into a village street where stands, a tavern and a bivouac of soldiers in uniform will be set up. ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_waterloo__napoleonic_bivouacs__battles_of_plancenoit_and_hougoumont___market/en/E/59820.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_dour__dour_music_festival/en/E/21002.htmlMusicSun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© Dour FestivalA unique, international, alternative, independent, multicultural, ambitious and high quality line-up. That's Dour Music Festival, from 18 to 21/07/13.A 25th anniversary edition thatOnce again, this festival invites you to go wild for 5 days packed with 200 artists, 6 stages and a gigantic campsite.According to Last.fm (webradio and website), the best place in the world to discover new talents is no other than Dour Music Festival!The result was obtained by calculating the influence on the audience of 12,800 artists and the line-ups of more than 1,000 festivals around the world in 2012.Belgium is definitely a land of festivals and Dour has been making us dream for 24 years! ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_dour__dour_music_festival/en/E/21002.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__evian_roller_and_bike_parade_/en/E/42969.htmlActive relaxation50.837779 4.35256850.8377794.352568Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© BeegroupeThe Evian Rollerblade and Bike Parade is almost 4 months of rollerblading and cycling. Combine mobility and health in Belgium from 07/06 to 27/09/13!Roller includes:Around 45 dates,110,000 participants,600,000 spectators,in a number of cities including Namur, Tournai, Charleroi, Nivelles, Braine-L'Alleud and, of course Brussels!You'll find more information, suggestions and interactive games on the website below. The event takes place every Friday evening from the beginning of June to the end of September (Please check for changes on the website. In case of rain or risk of rain, the parade will be cancelled). ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__evian_roller_and_bike_parade_/en/E/42969.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__2013_kunstenfestivaldesarts_/en/E/21475.htmlArt50.8427501 4.351549950.84275014.3515499Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© Kunstenfestivaldesarts 2013A cosmopolitan festival that blends theatre, music, dance, cinema, sculpture and all their imaginable combinations. In Brussels from 3 to 25/05/13.Resolutely forward-looking, this festival not only presents the cultural diversity of the country, but invites a sizeable number of foreign groups who are certain to find an attentive and generous audience. There are a large number of first performances, testing out their audience for future developments. The Kunstenfestivaldesarts takes place in Brussels, the only city in Belgium where the two national communities coexist. A host of Dutch and French-speaking institutions support the project. Alongside the artwork, you can take part in events and debates. ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__2013_kunstenfestivaldesarts_/en/E/21475.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_mons__procession_of_the_golden_carriage__the_doudou_and_battle_of_lumecon/en/E/19449.htmlReligion50.45445 3.95193250.454453.951932Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© OPT-Ricardo de la RivaThe Procession of the Golden Carriage is 657 years old and has been recognised as a masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. In Mons on 3 June 2012On Sunday, from 9.45am until noon, a procession now more historical than religious, sets off from the Collegiate Church of St Waltrude and rambles through the streets of Mons until midday, time of the procession of the Golden Carriage, which carries St Waltrude's remains. The procession's history dates back to the time when an outbreak of the Plague was allegedly stopped thanks to the prayers addressed to St Waltrude by the people of Mons.After the procession, the Battle of "Lumeçon" starts with the descent of the rue des Clercs at about 12.30pm, an enormous crowd gathers in the main square of Mons to watch St George on horseback fighting and slaying the dragon. This mediaeval performance clearly symbolises Good triumphing over Evil. ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_mons__procession_of_the_golden_carriage__the_doudou_and_battle_of_lumecon/en/E/19449.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__brussels_20km___33rd_edition/en/E/19352.htmlRace50.8410182 4.389621650.84101824.3896216Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© E.R./V.UJogger? Experienced athlete? Race through the most beautiful streets of the city and the Bois de la Cambre. In Brussels on 26/05/13.Some 30,000 participants are set to set off at 10am this year from the Esplanade du Cinquantenaire. They are cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd all along the route!Useful InformationDepartureDeparture will be organised in six separate groups of 5,000 runners so as to ease the flow.Refreshment stalls have been redistributed in order to avoid jams but the tents with music are still on the agenda for everybody's delight. ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__brussels_20km___33rd_edition/en/E/19352.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_spa__les_francofolies/en/E/19388.htmlMusic50.491892 5.86759950.4918925.867599Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© OPT - Jean-Luc FlémalEvery year, a number of stages host national and international artists for unforgettable shows! In Spa from 17 to 21 July 2013!The Francofolies in Spa have become a must see and, some would say, the number one summer festival!On the agenda:Reasonably priced tickets,artists sponsored by the French-speaking community, FrancoSessions,advanced workshops held by professionals on stage building, singing and coaching,the comfort and friendly atmosphere of a city festival,In particular, the festival sets itself apart thanks to:green electricity,an efficient shuttle service,cup collection,specially designated areas for sorting waste,a ban on flyer distribution,reusable cups,other measures to come: a tax on carbon emissions and dry toilets. ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_spa__les_francofolies/en/E/19388.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__the_ommegang__brussels__oldest_pageant/en/E/19363.htmlFestivities and folkloric traditions50.8467469 4.352797650.84674694.3527976Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© OmmegangThe Ommegang, one of the most magnificent historical re-enactments in Belgium, will take place on 2 and 4 July 2013.The Ommegang’s historical parade brings together over 1400 performers to let you relive this historical period.This pageant, which is an integral part of Brussels folklore, commemorates Charles V’s arrival in Brussels in 1549 to present his son, the future Philip II.It will take place, for your entertainment, at 9pm in the prestigious surroundings of the illuminated Grand-Place. ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__the_ommegang__brussels__oldest_pageant/en/E/19363.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__the_ommegang__brussels__oldest_pageant/en/E/19363.htmlFestivities and folkloric traditions50.8467469 4.352797650.84674694.3527976Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© OmmegangThe Ommegang, one of the most magnificent historical re-enactments in Belgium, will take place on 2 and 4 July 2013.The Ommegang’s historical parade brings together over 1400 performers to let you relive this historical period.This pageant, which is an integral part of Brussels folklore, commemorates Charles V’s arrival in Brussels in 1549 to present his son, the future Philip II.It will take place, for your entertainment, at 9pm in the prestigious surroundings of the illuminated Grand-Place. ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__the_ommegang__brussels__oldest_pageant/en/E/19363.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__couleur_cafe_music_festival/en/E/19308.htmlWorld music50.8638736 4.344789850.86387364.3447898Sun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© Zig Zag ASBL70,000 m² dedicated to an explosion of exotic and throbbing music in the stunning Tour & Taxis. In Brussels from 28/06 to 30/06/13Like every year a wide range of styles will be represented: R'nB, hip hop, soukous, reggae, dub, flamenco, salsa, zouk, folk, pop and electronic music. ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_bruxelles__couleur_cafe_music_festival/en/E/19308.html http://www.opt.be/informations/events_wallonie__open_farm_days_in_wallonia/en/E/20922.htmlVarious animationsSun, 19 May 2013 03:25:03 +0200
© apaqwYou have an entire weekend to discover what happens behind the scenes of your kitchens, and it's happening in Wallonia! On 22 and 23 September 2012During the Open Farm Days, people from around 70 farms will be welcoming you and showing you every-day life at the farm.You can taste locally produced products and purchase them directly on the spot. It just couldn't be fresher and healthier!Tread the ground that farmers grow their veg on and get to see the live animals chomping away, where the grinding, mixing and picking takes place and where farmers prepare the basic produce for your daily food with particular care and know-how. ]]>http://www.opt.be/informations/events_wallonie__open_farm_days_in_wallonia/en/E/20922.html