Flower Carpet (Brussels)
The Flower Carpet (French: Tapis de Fleurs; Dutch: Bloementapijt) is a biennial event in Brussels in which volunteers from around Belgium convene at the Grand-Place/Grote Markt, the historic centre of the city, to weave a carpet-like tapestry out of colourful begonias. The event takes place every other August, coordinating with Assumption Day. Nearly a million flowers are required to create the ephemeral 1,800 m2 (19,000 sq ft) carpet.
| Flower Carpet | |
|---|---|
Volunteers create the Flower Carpet tapestry | |
| Status | Active |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Location(s) | City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region |
| Country | Belgium |
| Inaugurated | 1971 |
| Most recent | August 15, 2022 |
| Next event | August 15, 2024 |
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