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Once every two years, Brussels turns its Grand-Place into a living work of art. This year, artist Hiro Sugiyama transformed the cobblestones into a vibrant floral display as the Belgian capital celebrates the 24th edition of its Flower Carpet featuring one of Japan’s most-iconic images.
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Once every two years, Brussels turns its Grand-Place into a living work of art. This year, artist Hiro Sugiyama transformed the cobblestones into a vibrant floral display as the Belgian capital celebrates the 24th edition of its Flower Carpet featuring one of Japan’s most-iconic images.
The artist spent 8 months developing the design. But on August 13th, working with over 750,000 dahlias, the 1,680 m² (18,083 sq ft) artwork was assembled in less than four hours with the help of over 120 volunteers. The four-day installation runs August 13–16, 2026, and marks 160 years of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Japan.
•With heat on the rise everywhere around the workld, I couldn't help feeling weary for the workers who spent hours in the outdoor heat, the flowers were in water.
At Great Lakes National Cemetery near Detroit, some funerals are completely empty. No family. No friends. Just a funeral director, a priest, and a few teenage boys wearing white gloves.
These teenagers are part of the St. Joseph of Arimathea Pallbearer Ministry. Started in 2015 by students at University of Detroit Jesuit High School, the program ensures that no one is buried alone.
At their very first service, the boys carried the caskets of three homeless veterans whose bodies had gone unclaimed at the county morgue. Named after the biblical figure who cared for Jesus's body, the ministry has inspired dozens of students from the all-boys school to step up as "men for others."
Dressed in matching suits, they carry the caskets and pray at the gravesite. "We represent the family that is not here and that is a privilege" said student co-founder Lenny Froehlich.
The experience sticks with the students long after graduation, completely changing how they see people who go unnoticed by the world. It proves a simple but powerful truth: the ultimate service is simply showing up to be present for someone.
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6 comments:
Thank you for sharing - very touching article about students and homeless.
amazing that that beautiful flower carpet was completed in 4 hours!
Makes me sad whenever I hear about homeless veterans. None of our veterans should ever be homeless! Same goes for our elderly.
Being homeless and without family isn't that one of the worst things that can happen? Having homeless people is such a shame for a rich society as ours. I always feel so sorry for these poor people.
Thank you Erin, yes, I agree, I love to find stories that show goodness is still out there. I look forward to seeing you on the 8th! Please take good care.
Thanks Cheryl, I bet I have napped four hours today as I watched tennis all day! It made me happy to see that the high schoolers were thinking about the neglected, there is good happening, we just don't hear about it much?
Thanks Elenor, yes it is a disgrace when so many have ridiculous wealth?
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