| Brussels 2009 BD Comics Strip year! |
 Brussels, the Comic Strip capital of the world, is intent on making 2009 go down in the history of the 9th art, and the different authorities here have decided to dedicate this year to the theme of the comic strip. Home to Tintin and Spirou, Lucky Luke and the Smurfs, Brussels has been a breeding ground for an above average number of comic strip talents that have gone on to international stardom. Moreover, Brussels is also home to the Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art, housed in a magnificent Art Nouveau building, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2009.
With the Balloon Day Parade as its official Opening Event, through exhibitions, events, and even the walls of the city (with both frescoes and exceptional installations), 2009 will showcase the ninth art in the capital of Europe, and Brussels will be the capital of the comic strip more than ever before! |
