Time-lapse video captures Brussels' cancelled 2020 Flower Carpet tradition

The biennial Flower Carpet tradition in Brussels, Belgium, dates back to 1971, when the Grand-Place is covered with a floral tapestry every two years during the Assumption feast, each with a different design. The 2020 edition, originally scheduled for August 13, was cancelled due to the Covid-19 health emergency. In lieu of the live event, a time-lapse video by filmmaker Joerg Daiber documents the entire 2018 process, showing over 500,000 flowers arranged across 1,800 square meters. The meticulous workflow involves drawing the chosen pattern, calculating the quantity and colors of flowers needed, and carefully placing them on the square's pavement by hundreds of expert gardeners.