Brussels in its diversity

  

Did you know that Brussels is the second most cosmopolitan city in the world? The Brussels-Capital Region is home to 184 nationalities. It's the most cosmopolitan city in Europe, with almost 40% of its residents being foreign nationals. Values of openness and respect for diversity are strongly embedded in Brussels' DNA, which, in turn, is reflected in many of the Brussels-Capital Region's cultural venues and institutions. Similarly, a number of guided tours through the city will open your eyes to its diversity, immigration and the legacy of the colonial era. Many of Brussels' neighbourhoods are glorious cultural melting pots! All that's left is for you to explore the diversity of Brussels!

  

Events to follow

Festival des Libertés

An autumn gathering for human rights defenders, thought provokers, resistance enthusiasts, breeders of diversity and inventors of possibilities, this festival offers a multitude of documentaries, debates, shows, exhibitions and concerts.

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Filem'On

This organisation aims to stimulate film, image and media education for young people (aged 2-16) from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Through film, Filem'On offers a broader view of the world, connects young people with other perspectives and teaches them to think and speak authentically, while educating them about citizenship.

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CONGOLISATION festival

A multidisciplinary festival consisting of theatre, dance, exhibitions, music, films and conferences. The festival is set in a Belgian context and aims to highlight the artistic diversity of the Congolese diaspora in particular, and that of Africa in general. It's not defined as a look 'at' this diversity but rather as a look 'from' this diversity to the world around it.

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Massimadi Festival

The Massimadi Festival is 3 days of films about homosexuality in Africa and the African diasporas.

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Fiesta Latina

For 3 days, the capital's biggest festival plunges you into the folkloric universe of Latin America! Experience live, explosive and spicy performances by Latin music groups and DJs. Add to that a pinch of Lucha Libre, a spoonful of samba dancers, a dollop of children's entertainment and a mobile Batuqueria and savour the exotic pleasures on offer!

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Couleur Café

A world music festival organised at the end of June or the beginning of July, Couleur Café is a festival of all kinds of music, including RnB, hip-hop, world, soul, Afro, reggae, ragga, dub, dancehall, Latin, salsa, raï and rock, not to mention electronic music. The programme is eclectic, mixing established artists with emerging talents. Organised like a large convivial village in the city, with its squares and alleys, the festival offers, alongside the music, entertainment, fireworks, workshops for children, dance and music lessons, art exhibitions ranging from traditional to contemporary art and multi-cultural meeting places.

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