May 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Namur, rue Marie-Henriette 53
For its return, after two years of absence, the Hénallux 2nd year Marketing student fair has chosen to devote itself to reasoned and local consumption. Entirely coordinated and set up by the students, it brings together some thirty exhibitors active in the field. Among them, now well-known Namur brands such as Ram’dam or Jamu, local companies such as Wash Wash Cousin or Natura, or craftsmen, Zeste de Patine, for example. Each stand offers the possibility of tasting its products or organizes an activity related to its work.
But Eco’logic is also two conferences. One will be given at 1 p.m. by Adélaïde Charlier, the French-speaking coordinator of the Belgian Youth for Climate movement and Louise Rosoux, a member of the same movement. They will present their fight for the planet and explain how everyone can act at their level.
The other lecture will be given by Adrien Voisin, teacher at UNamur and Hénallux, who will talk about the impact of technology on the environment.
Other activities will be organized during the day, with a single watchword: having fun while rethinking your consumption.
www.salon-eco-logic.be
2.Planting vines
May 6 and 7, Beaufays, Domaine Bellum Fagetum
The Bellum Fagetum vineyard installed along the Ravel linking Embourg and Beaufays will plant 500 vines by hand this weekend. He therefore needs arms to dig.
This young vineyard was created by Judith Michel and her companion Geoffrey Prinsens following the Covid crisis. They bought the land in front of their house and decided to launch this project in the form of a cooperative with the aim of making the vineyard a place of meeting and sharing. The wine is made with respect for the environment and the project has a social purpose.
Those without green fingers are also welcome. They will be able to witness the planting of 20,000 vines by machine. A bar will be set up in the vineyards and activities for children are also planned: bouncy castle, coloring, balloons and walks on the Ravel.
www.domainebf.be
3.Costa Lefkochir
From May 6 to August 7, Liège, La Boverie
Works from 1987 to 2022 by Costa Lefkochir will take possession of La Boverie this weekend. Paintings, sculptures and installations will retrace the path taken by the Greek artist. Along the way, visitors are called upon to create a common work.
www.laboverie.com
4.Orchid Expo
From 6 to 8 May, Braine-le-Château, Bailli’s House
L’Amazone Orchidées, the only orchid hybridizer in Wallonia, presents a selection of creations from among the 1,500 species and varieties grown in its Nalinnes greenhouses. Gérard Schmidt, who creates exclusive and unique flowers in Belgium, will be present to answer questions from the public.
www.amazoneorchidees.be
5.Party Beers
From 6 to 8 May, Mons, Grand-Place
Any beer lover should stop by Mons this weekend for the 26th edition of Bière en fête. In all, 23 breweries will present more than 80 craft beers on the Grand-Place. To accompany the tasting, concerts, competitions and games on the theme of hopped drinks will also be organised.
6.Relay of travelers
May 7 and 8, Namur, Citadel Pavilion
The first festival entirely dedicated to simple travel and roaming opens its doors this weekend. Counter for meetings and à la carte advice, it highlights innovative projects in the field of sustainable tourism, proximity and micro-adventure. On the program: workshops, discussions, aperitifs, walks, and many other surprises.
www.relaisdesvoyageurs.com
7.wellness fair
From May 6 to 8, La Louvière, avenue de Mariemont, 10
For this 7th edition, well-being specialists will present their knowledge in fields as varied as lithotherapy, magnetism, massages, herbalism, clairvoyance, hypnosis or astrology. Artisans (food products, jewellery, decoration) will also be there.
www.salonbienetre.be
Next weekend (May 14 and 15)
singing birds
May 15 at 9:30 a.m., Comblain-au-pont, car park of the cave
Organized by the ASBL Les Découvertes de Comblain, this spring walk is centered on the song of birds. It is accessible to all and lasts about three hours. Others are regularly scheduled until November 4.
Reservation one week before the ride on 04369 26 44.
www.decouvertes.be
Laughter in Rochefort
From May 11 to 28, Rochefort, Cultural Center
Since 1981 the International Festival of Laughter of Rochefort welcomes each year the gratin of humor. Spread over three weeks, this unmissable event is above all about discovering new recruits in the field. But confirmed artists such as Alex Vizorek or Guillermo Guiz are also on the bill.
www.festival-du-rire.be
Underground visit
May 14, from 2 p.m., Namur, Citadelle
This guided tour of the underground galleries of Boufflers is specially adapted for children between 4 and 6 years old. They will thus have the opportunity to discover these underground passages which extend from the old barracks of Terra Nova to the ditch separating the citadel from the esplanade.
Reservation on 081 24 73 70.
www.citadelle.namur.be
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