Winter Wonders aims to improve Brussels’ image, says mayor
Brussels’ annual holiday market will serve to convince visitors to come back to the capital following a dip in tourism after the March terrorist attacks, according to Yvan Mayeur
Tree erected in Grote Markt
At the same time, he inaugurated a 22-metre-tall pine tree in the Grote Markt. The tree was donated by Slovakia, as the country reaches the end of its presidency of the EU.
This year’s guest nation at Winter Wonders is Japan, marking the 150th anniversary of treaty relations with Belgium. The fair will include a 3D video of Japanese scenes projected on the facade of Sint-Katelijne church.
The sound and light show in Grote Markt has been composed by Brussels DJ Felix De Laet, better known as Lost Frequencies, who will give a concert on the square on 30 November.
Winter Wonders will also feature some 200 huts selling artisanal products and food, a 740-square metre ice rink and fairground attractions. The city hopes to attract 1.5 million visitors.
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