Belgica:  Alfombra de flores en Grand Place

Belgica: Alfombra de flores en Grand Place

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Philosophy, Design

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the biennial tradition of creating a flower carpet in Brussels' Grand Place, using 600,000 begonias. This year's design is inspired by Japanese art, specifically the concept of kachofujetsu, which emphasizes the beauty of nature through elements like flowers, birds, wind, and moon. The event also celebrates 150 years of friendship between Japan and Belgium.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many begonias were used in the Grand Place flower carpet?

700,000

600,000

500,000

800,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the size of the Grand Place where the flower carpet is displayed?

1,800 meters

1,700 meters

1,600 meters

1,500 meters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Japanese concept inspired this year's flower carpet design?

Shibui

Kachofujetsu

Wabi-sabi

Ikebana

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the four elements focused on in the 'kachofujetsu' philosophy?

Rain, snow, clouds, and sun

Flowers, birds, wind, and moon

Mountains, rivers, trees, and sky

Sun, stars, ocean, and earth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What special occasion is being celebrated alongside the flower carpet tradition this year?

200 years of the Grand Place

150 years of friendship between Japan and Belgium

50 years of the flower carpet tradition

100 years of Belgian independence