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Atomium - 50th Anniversary of Expo 58, Brussels, Belgium: Part 7

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39) Food development from 1958 to 2008 – BioForum Walloon and BioForum Vlaanderen have teamed up to organize an organic picnic at the foot of the Atomium on 15th June. Changes in food habits and the resurgence of faith in organic

Atomium - 50th Anniversary of Expo 58, Brussels, Belgium: Part 6

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33) Exploration du Monde – An exploration of Belgium in 1958 through a film co-produced by Belgavox, VRT and RTBF. It will be shown in various Walloon cities and Brussels.

Atomium - 50th Anniversary of Expo 58, Brussels, Belgium: Part 5

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27) The Atomium 58-08 blog and live broadcast around the world – The Atomium website will have a special anniversary blog with vides, films, interviews etc. It will also have the live broadcast of the opening fireworks on April 17th at 10:15 pm.
28) Marble museum – A marble display cabinet with souvenirs […]

Atomium - 50th Anniversary of Expo 58, Brussels, Belgium: Part 4

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20) By bicycle from 1958 to today – Organized by a school located in the Expo 1958 pavilion Yugoslavia, students will take the route from the school at Wevelgem and the Atomium on April 22, 2008.

Atomium - 50th Anniversary of Expo 58, Brussels, Belgium: Part 3

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13) The Musical Wheel-  This is a an artwork placed in the entrance hall of the Atomium for the celebration period. It is a musical painting which is a  fusion of visual and audio effects. It is interactive i.e. the visitor can walk through the work turning on and off the various […]

Atomium - 50th Anniversary of Expo 58, Brussels, Belgium: Part 2

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6) Fifty year olds invited to the Atomium – On 21st July 08, 275 Belgians born between 17th April and 19th October 1958 are honored in an evening event from 7:30 pm. Also any person born between these dates can visit the Atomium for free on

Atomium - 50th Anniversary of Expo 58, Brussels, Belgium: Part 1

Programs for the 50th year commemoration of Expo 1958 would take place between 18th April and 19th October 2008 in Brussels. The events, partnerships and collaborations are given below.

Beer pubs and breweries in Bruges, Belgium

With over 450 varieties of beer, Belgium is a specialist in this liquid. Each beer is served in its own appropriate beer glass i.e. different beers have different types of beer glasses.
The amazing variety of beer makes this country a beeraholic’s love interest. These include the

The Concertgebouw (Concert Building), Bruges, Belgium

The Concertgebouw (Concert Building) in Bruges is a new building – absolutely striking in difference to

Shopping in Bruges, Belgium

Shopping in Bruges mainly focuses on exotic chocolates, laces and beer. The chocolates are expensive but then they are really good. There are also beer boutiques. A number of art and craft shops dot the streets along with souvenir shops. Laces are plenty but am not sure whether they are actually made there. Also it’s […]