Week in activities: 8 April
Bookbinding workshops, abbey walks and cosplay competitions: fun family activities in Flanders this week
Cosplay competition
Held in conjunction with the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, this contest will pick Belgium’s representative at the EuroCosplay competition in London.
13 April, 15.00-17.00 at Bozar, Ravensteinstraat 23, Brussels, free
http://tinyurl.com/cosplay-competition
Brussels Tango Festival
The 10th edition of this five-day festival celebrates the fiery national dance of Argentina with shows, dance balls, workshops and more. On Saturday evening see a free tango show and live concert on the Grote Markt. On Sunday, there will be a dance battle on the Grote Markt and free tango lessons in the Royal Park. See website for complete schedule.
10-14 April, Brussels
www.brusselstangofestival.com
Bookbinders’ fair
One-stop shopping for all traditional book arts including bookbinding, calligraphy and paper making. Letterpress printing and calligraphy demos, children’s bookbinding workshop and exhibition.
13 April, 11.00-17.00, ’t Bauhaus, Slachthuisstraat 60, Sint Niklaas, €3
http://tinyurl.com/bookbinders-fair
Guided abbey walk
The Norbertine abbey of Park in Leuven-Heverlee is one of the best preserved abbey complexes in Belgium. This guided walk starts with a visit to the brothers of the abbey, then takes you around the park and surrounding countryside to see the spring blossoms. Afterwards, you can visit the abbey’s museum on your own.
13 April, 13.30, 14.00 and 14.30, Norbertijenabdij Van ’t Park, Abdij Van Park 7, Heverlee, €5
http://tinyurl.com/guided-abbey-walk
Brewer’s Route bike tour
A three-hour guided bike tour to the last working brewery in Antwerp as well as the Seefhoek, the neighbourhood that gave its name to the legendary Seefbier. And of course, there will be time for beer tasting. Bring your own bike or rent one.
13 April, 13.45-17.00 at Steenplein, €10 (€8 for bike rental), reserve via the website
www.antwerpbybike.be
Fire pot evening
Every Friday in April, a unique experience is offered in the fruit-growing region of Haspengouw: an evening walk through the orchards with fire pots to light the way. A guide will share local stories and snacks for the journey. Finish with a cup of soup around the campfire.
11 April, 20.00 at Fruitbedrijf Jabobs, Heide 114, Sint-Truiden. Reservations required, €7.50
www.jacobsfruit.be
Photo courtesy 31st BIFFF - Aleks
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