Brussels' Flower Carpet

Every two years in the capital of Belgium, is the acclaimed Brussels' Flower Carpet. This year's theme was a Turkish Uşak carpet pattern made with 600,000 begonias to mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish immigration in Belgium.

The carpet's astonishing length was 75 meters (246 ft) long and 25 meters (82 ft) wide. 120 people volunteered for the 4 long days of assembly.

Previous themes have consisted of historical events, international affairs, and even horticultural. Here are a few previous years:

2010: Honoring the Belgian Presidency of the European Union

2008: Inspired by 18th Century French Patterns

2006: Inspired by the Alchemy of the Middle Ages

The 9 rosettes that make up 2006's flower rug were mounted on rotating platforms!

2004: Art Nouveau

2002: The Gardens of Versailles

2000: The Symbol of the City (the Archangel St. Michael overwhelming the devil)

*All images from www.flowercarpet.be