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January Festivals

New Year’s Day: this day is celebrated in traditional style with get-togethers and festive food and drink. As it’s a public holiday, most shops and services are closed.

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April Festivals

Festival van Vlaanderen: is one of the biggest events in the country’s calendar. It sees performances of classical music as well as dance and theatre in public venues in Brussels and Flanders including town halls, churches, abbeys and other buildings of historical note. The festival begins in April and runs until October.

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June Festivals

Ducasse of Mons (Doudou): this annual event has its origins in folklore and is one of the oldest events of its kind in the country. Typically, large crowds descend upon the town of Mons and a giant re-enactment of the legendary battle between St George and the dragon takes place.

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Formula One Grand Prix: during the last week of the month, the city of Ardennes hosts four days of thrilling Formula One racing action at the Circuit de Francorchamps.

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November Festivals

Brugge Festival of World Music: both national and international musicians convene in Brugge for an event that sees visitors treated to performances of music from a wide variety of genres at venues across the city.

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