A giant carpet of flowers appeared in the centre of Brussels

In the capital of Belgium began the traditional colorful festival.

The Grand-place in Brussels has grown into a spectacular flower carpet. The size of the living canvas is 24 to 75 metres and covers an area of 1800 square meters.

This year the flower carpet is dedicated to Mexican culture. It depicted scenes and characters from the region of Guanajuato, known for its rich floral culture and traditions.

The colorful festival of “Flower Carpet” (“Carpet of flowers”) is held every two years, starting from 1971.

Giant canvas bring together more than 100 experienced gardeners and volunteers in only seven hours. In total for creation of carpet is used by more than 500 thousand flowers: it is begonias, dahlias, grasses and bark.