s hot by NICOLAS MAETERLINCK
shot by GEORGES GOBET
the eerie buildings of Brussels' Grand Place have been given an aesthetical boost this week, as volunteers constructed a giant floral carpet made from 600,000 begonias in the square's open space. Created as a tribute to African tapestry weavers the 1,800 square meter artwork is expected to be viewed by 100,000 people this weekend.
The opulent flower arrangement is brought to Grand Place every two years, beginning in 1971 when landscape architect E. Stautemans first conceived of the enormous work of art. The carpets are created from locally-grown begonias, cultivated in the Ghent area and carefully chosen for their quality, durability and bold colors.
Every carpet is based on a different theme, ranging from commemorations of historic events to recreations of town's coat of arms to volunteered designs from horticultural organizations.
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