Leuven
Culture
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==Culture== |
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One of Belgium's conservatories is based in Leuven: the [[Lemmensinstituut|Lemmens Institute]], which is described as "Faculty of Music, Performing Arts and Education". It is known for its music therapy education and its wordart-drama education. Kunstencentrum STUK is a cultural |
One of Belgium's conservatories is based in Leuven: the [[Lemmensinstituut|Lemmens Institute]], which is described as "Faculty of Music, Performing Arts and Education". It is known for its music therapy education and its wordart-drama education. Kunstencentrum STUK is a cultural center and venue in the city center for music, theatre, [[sound art]], and dance. Leuven holds a summer rock festival, [[Marktrock]]. Leuven has some university orchestras, such as the {{ill|University Symphony Orchestra|nl|Universitair Symfonisch Orkest}} (USO),{{cite web|url=https://usoleuven.be/index.php?lang=en|title=USO – Homepage|website=Usoleuven.be|access-date=25 January 2019|archive-date=25 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190125183220/https://usoleuven.be/index.php?lang=en|url-status=live}} the {{ill|University Symphonic Band|nl|Universitair Harmonieorkest}} (UHO).{{Cite web|url=https://www.uho.be/nl|title=UHO|website=Uho.be|access-date=25 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706044411/https://uho.be/nl|url-status=live}} and the {{Interlanguage link|Arenberg Orchestra|nl|3=Arenbergorkest}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.arenbergorkest.be/nl/|title=Arenbergorkest|website=Arenbergorkest.be|access-date=30 June 2018|archive-date=28 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628131104/https://arenbergorkest.be/nl/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=http://arenbergorkest.ulyssis.be/ |title=Het Arenbergorkest - Leuvens studentenorkest |access-date=19 June 2009 |archive-date=11 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811191931/http://arenbergorkest.ulyssis.be/ |url-status=dead }} |
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In September 2009, the [[M – Museum Leuven]] opened in Leuven. It is a museum for both contemporary and historical art, located near het Ladeuzeplein. It has hosted exhibitions by international artists such as Angus Fairhurst, Sol LeWitt, Roe Ethridge and Charles Burns as well as Belgian artists such as Ilse D'Hollander, Jan Vercruysse, Antoon Van Dyck and Freek Wambacq. |
In September 2009, the [[M – Museum Leuven]] opened in Leuven. It is a museum for both contemporary and historical art, located near het Ladeuzeplein. It has hosted exhibitions by international artists such as Angus Fairhurst, [[Sol LeWitt]], Roe Ethridge, and Charles Burns, as well as Belgian artists such as [[Ilse D'Hollander]], [[Jan Vercruysse]], [[Antoon Van Dyck]], and [[Freek Wambacq]]. |
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The steady growth in cultural appeal |
The steady growth in cultural appeal over the last few decades has led to an increasing number of tourists. This is most likely to rise as Leuven will become [[European Capital of Culture|Europe's Capital of Culture in 2030]], together with many of its neighboring municipalities ([https://www.lov2030.be/en/ LOV2030] - Leuven & Beyond). |
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Leuven has a rich beer culture, being the birthplace of several beers such as [[Stella Artois]], Leuvense Tripel, [[Domus]] and Keizersberg. It has several bars priding themselves in offering a wide variety of local and international beers, including a bar that claims to offer more than 3000 different beers, next to brewpubs and brown cafés. |
Leuven has a rich beer culture, being the birthplace of several beers such as [[Stella Artois]], Leuvense Tripel, [[Domus]] and Keizersberg. It has several bars priding themselves in offering a wide variety of local and international beers, including a bar that claims to offer more than 3000 different beers, next to brewpubs and brown cafés. |
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