Temploux Flea market a celebration of belgian culture and society

Lailuma Sadid
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Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Witnessing more than 130,000 people and over 1,100 sellers annually. The largest market in Belgium is Temploux flea market. It deals with antiques and collectibles. There was a rise in sales this year by 6% that has improved local culture and economy.

In Belgium the largest flea market is set in an adorable village called Temploux near Namur. Leading to its small population of around two thousand individuals this rural area becomes notably busy during the annual event. For antique, vintage collections and second-hand items lovers this is a must attend flea market as it has a wide range of old stuff.

What makes the Temploux Flea market in Belgium so popular and exciting?

The people of Temploux feel liveliness in the market. The village is converted into a busy marketplace with vendors who put up stalls on streets and designated places. Another great advantage we have over them is our beautiful countryside where we can go hunting for treasures. It features local culture and history while also providing an opportunity for everyone to have fun do some shopping and appreciate what is there. The big flea market in Temploux Belgium had about 800 stalls with all kinds of stuff like old things, collectibles and used items. Many people attended this event showing how they love it so much hence the popularity of this event. Isabelle Beudels-Hambenne added that they had increased their revenue from last year by 6% in 2023. This demonstrates improved sales figures which show that the flea market is prospering well and more persons are willing to travel to Temploux for this reason.

The surge in cash proves that many individuals come and spend at the marketplace which is beneficial for the neighborhood. The market is gaining more popularity and making more money indicating its significance to Belgiums culture as well as commerce. It grows even larger over time and becomes a household name within the province with locals rallying behind it and visitors flocking in. It was such an amazing flea market having cool things like firework displays over 100 classic cars about 20 comic artists etc. All these attractions made the market so exciting for everyone to enjoy.

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Lailuma Sadid is a former diplomat in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Embassy to the kingdom of Belgium, in charge of NATO. She attended the NATO Training courses and speakers for the events at NATO H-Q in Brussels, and also in Nederland, Germany, Estonia, and Azerbaijan. Sadid has is a former Political Reporter for Pajhwok News Agency, covering the London, Conference in 2006 and Lisbon summit in 2010.
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