Every year, Flanders in Belgium is immersed in a cornucopia of festivals, art and cultural exhibitions, special markets, fairs and concerts at this time. The region is not only famous for its beers, chocolates, diamonds and fashion, but its citiesu00a0-- Antwerp, Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, Mechelen and Leuvenu00a0-- are also well-known all over the world for their quaint medieval squares, tree-lined canals, gorgeous architectural facades, world class museums and friendly outdoor cafes. Here's the buzz that's filling the 'country of the Flemings' right now.

EXHIBITIONS

Anime! High Artu00a0- Pop Culture
Till January 10, 2010
Ghent, Caermersklooster
A great plunge into the world of Japanese animation films. Hundreds of original drawings, 3D objects and film fragments provide a panoramic view of the different Anime sub-genres of internationally renowned films such as Akira and Princess Mononoke to Tezuka Osamu's more classic Astroboy and computer games such as Final Fantasy and Pokemon.
http://www.filmfestival.be/