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The Carnival of Binche (French: Carnaval de Binche) is an annual festival held in Binche, Hainaut, Belgium, during the Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. [1] The carnival's history dates back to approximately the 14th century, [2] and it is today one of the best known of several that take place simultaneously in Wallonia, Belgium.
Les Ardentes (French pronunciation: [lezaʁdɑ̃t]) or Ardentes are a Belgian multi-day electro-rock music festival which yearly takes place in Liège, in early July. The last edition of the event took place in the district of Rocourt. Les Ardentes is organised ever since 2006, with Fabrice Lamproie and Gaëtan Servais as founders. [1]
The festival was originally held (1975–1994) in a local school park. In 1982 the festival featured exotic music for the first time which changed its appearance forever. In 1992 and 1994, Friday and Thursday were added to the festival to accommodate the expanding program.
The town of Stavelot holds the Blanc Moussis (meaning 'clad in white') festival. Participants wear white sheets and hoods, and masks with pointed noses. The festival recalls the monks of the 15th century who were forbidden from celebrating carnival because of their laziness. Participants wander the streets of the town putting up posters.
The Théâtre national Wallonie-Bruxelles was founded on 19 September 1945 by Prince Charles.It is the highest ranked theatre institution for the French Community of Belgium, with the largest number of productions.
Film Fest Gent, also known as International Film Fest Gent, is an annual international film festival in Ghent, Belgium. The festival held its first edition in 1974, under the name Internationaal Filmgebeuren Gent , and has since grown into the largest film festival in Belgium .
The Ancienne Belgique (French for 'Old Belgium') (AB) is a concert hall for contemporary music in Brussels, Belgium. Located in the historic heart of Brussels, it is one of the leading concert venues in Belgium, hosting a wide variety of international and local acts.
A highlight in the Flemish film year, the Ensor Awards take place at the end of it to honor the cinematic achievements by the industry. It also awards the Jamies for the best Flemish online video maker. [1] It was launched in 2007 and has been held every year in September. In 2022 the 14th instance of the festival was held in March. [2]