BELvue once again Museum Night Fever's most popular attraction
With no fewer than 5.306 visitors, the BELvue Museum drew large crowds when it took part in the 13th edition of Brussels museum night on Saturday 23 October 2021. Thanks to a rich and versatile programme, interest in the museum celebrating Belgium and its history truly reached fever pitch, making it the evening's most visited attraction.
As soon as the doors opened, visitors were able to (re)discover the BELvue museum and enjoy the many activities planned especially for the evening. The Afro-feminist collective Sisterhood, supported by MDF The Label – which bridges the gap between dance and culture – performed throughout the evening with slam poetry, performances, interactive workshops and poetry to the frenzied rhythms of Afro-Caribbean and Dancehall.
In the rooms of the museum, the artists of Les Veilleuses de Mots presented a puppet theatre intended for adults. The story of Granny Charlotte, who tells about her childhood memories of Brussels in the 1970s, the economic expansion of the city and her struggle for art and the now defunct Manhattan district. Accompanied by their accordion, this joyful, rebellious tumbler took the audience on a journey back in time.
Visitors were also able to admire the performances of the pole dancers of the Ana Cembrero Company. The two women presented a new creation titled Corps universel (Universal Body), which deals with the non-verbal language of the body in movement, a performance that took on its full meaning in the museum's Languages room, which deals with the patchwork of Belgian languages, as well as the many Belgian expressions that cross the barriers of French, Dutch and German. With Incarnations, Camille Raséra, a contemporary dancer, also brought to life the characters from the work of Raoul Servais, who are featured in the temporary exhibition devoted to the Belgian pioneer of animated film. Magical figures and realistic expressions transported the audience into the varied and animated worlds.
In addition, it was also possible to visit the temporary exhibition "Speak through comics" during this Saturday night fever, which honours the Belgian-Korean comics on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Korea and Belgium. This year, the museum invited the Brasserie {C} Curtius to come and discover its Liège beers in the courtyard of the former Bellevue Hotel. The ideal opportunity for young and old alike to meet up and enjoy quality local flavours together and to catch their breath before enjoying the rest of the evening.
Exploring the many facets of Belgian history and culture, including its rich mix of talented artists, is integral to the mission of the museum, which is managed by the King Baudouin Foundation. BELvue's popularity with Museum Night Fever enthusiasts proves that showcasing young artists and getting visitors involved in activities is still a winning formula for
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