26
Oct
 2012

Racing Pigeons

I Love Belgium, Blog, Belgian, Frederik Buyckx, Pigeons, Race, International, National Geographic, When we came across this pigeon series of Antwerp/Ghent based photographer Frederik Buyckx, we knew we had to share these pictures! Because there’s nothing more Belgian then a good old pigeon race. In the beginning of the 19th century Belgium was the first country to hold pigeon races. Sprouted from the age old pigeon-messenger tradition, they are still going strong today. Read the rest of this entry »

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19
Apr
 2012

An Art-packed Weekend

Art, Fairs, Brussels, International, Off, Slick, Poppositions, French, I Love Belgium, Blog, BelgianIt’s that time of year again, when several art galleries around the world pack up things and pay a visit to our welcoming capital. Next to the mother of all Brussels-based art fairs, Art Brussels, some new and exiting things are taking place for the first time. The I Love Belgium team is happy to help you out with a nice overview. So grab your agenda and start planning your weekend! Read the rest of this entry »

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