Thousands of begonias are put into a floral displays in the Grand Place of Brussels, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. The display will last for three days in an event that is held every two years. This summer, the magnificent design of the flower carpet on the Market Square has drawn inspiration from 18th century French patterns.
Thousands of begonias are put into a floral display in the Grand Place of Brussels, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. For just three days and four nights, an enchanted crowd can admire the exceptional and ephemeral flower carpet creation. It can be photographed and filmed from the balcony of the Town Hall as well.
Workers place begonias into floral displays in the Grand Place in Brussels, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008.
Workers place begonias into floral displays in the Grand Place in Brussels, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008.
A worker places begonias into floral displays in the Grand Place in Brussels, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008.
Workers place begonias into floral displays in the Grand Place in Brussels, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008.
Workers place begonias into floral displays as spectators look on in the Grand Place in Brussels, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008.
Workers place begonias into floral displays as pedestrians pass by in the Grand Place in Brussels, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008.
Workers place begonias into floral displays in the Grand Place in Brussels, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008.