Grand-Place, the pride of Brussels, Belgium, is considered the most beautiful square in the world. A new artwork has been completed and unveiled in this historic square.

This massive piece, called the "Flower Carpet," is, as its name suggests, densely covered with flowers. It measures 75 meters long, 24 meters wide, and covers an area of 1,800 square meters. It was completed by approximately 100 volunteers. The sight of 600,000 begonias and dahlias covering the entire site is truly breathtaking. Planning took two years, and the project was a challenging one in terms of weather, attendance, and scheduling.

This artwork was actually created to commemorate the friendship between Belgium and Japan. The two countries have maintained friendly relations since 1866, and this year marks the 150th anniversary of their friendship. The carpet's color scheme and pattern are said to be inspired by Japan. The design, with a crane at the center and pine trees, carp, bamboo groves, and cherry blossoms surrounding it, evokes Japan's four seasons. Each season in Japan has its own unique characteristics, and the country's cherished seasonal flowers and unique cultural traditions, such as the language of flowers, are intriguing to foreign visitors. Belgium also places special value on flowers, with flower art and festivals celebrating the beauty of nature, and shares a flower-loving culture with Japan. This giant flower carpet was open to the public from August 12th to 15th, and many people enjoyed viewing it and celebrated the friendship between Belgium and Japan.

This article has been translated and written with permission from (Source: https://flowercarpet.prezly.com/).