SPOTLIGHTING...

Winter Wonders, until Sunday 3rd January
Brussels is right in the middle of the Winter Wonders season. This annual festival includes an illuminated walkway from Place St Jean, just south of the Grand Place, which has its own light show, to the Ferris wheel and ice-rink on Marché aux Poissons.

The mezzanine overlooking the ice-rink is available for private hire for groups from 24 to 150 people in an unusual yet topical venue for business meetings. Arrangements can be made for cocktail functions, buffets and gourmet menus complete with sound system and DJ’s, as required. For further information and to book please contact:
Katia Serres: k.serres@brusselsinternational.be +32 2 551 54 72
Nicolas Lacroix: n.lacroix@brusselsinternational.be +32 2 551 54 89

This year’s guest country at Winter Wonders is Mongolia. At 50 times the size of Belgium it is the world’s least densely populated country. Discover the ancient traditions of this little-know people in a daily show that runs on Monday to Friday at 17h00, Saturday & Sunday at 15h00.
www.winterwonders.be

Brussels Card Winter Wonders Edition
The Brussels Card has been enhanced to celebrate Winter Wonders. In addition to the free entry to over 30 museums, the free public transport and the other offers of the 24, 48 and 72 hour card options, the Brussels Card now has four additional benefits:



- 1 free hot beverage in the Café Plaisirs d’Hiver (when buying another beverage)
- 25% discount on “Winter Wonders” merchandising
- 50% discount on the ice skating rink adult price (6€/hour, excl. 1€ skates renting)
- 40% discount for adults on the Big Wheel (3€ instead of 5€)

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Christmas in Brussels
In need of scintillating ideas for the festive season? Click amidst the snowflakes falling on the sparkling “Christmas in Brussels” banner at the top of the www.brusselsinternational.be site to be taken to a carefully packaged listing of events taking place in the capital over the Christmas season. Included are details of the where and when of the many Christmas markets across the city, the various illuminations and fireworks, a cultural and gastronomic agenda plus shopping tips. Special Christmas hotel packages are bookable at www.citytrip-brussels.be
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Sales! Sales! Sales!
Take advantage of the sale shopping in Brussels that begins a full week earlier than in Paris. The shops of Avenue Louise start things off on Saturday 2nd January with the rest of the city joining on Sunday 3rd January.

Viage
The latest venue in Brussels is about to open. January 2010 sees Viage open its doors to a spectacular entertainment arena above the new shopping mall, Galarie Anspach. Viage includes a rooftop restaurant, concert theatre for up to 900 people, themed bars and gaming rooms.
www.viage.be