Who are we?

The Royal “Comité voor Initiatief” of Bruges

Our Committee was founded in March 1956 by 10 prominent Brugeans.

The main objective of our association is to organize activities that promote culture, tourism and leisure in Bruges.

At the moment our association has about 20 active members. In 2006 we celebrated our  50th anniversary.  At this occasion our Committee was granted the title of Royal Association by King Albert II of Belgium.

An overview of our activities:
Current activities:
Bruges Tripel Days & Flanders sings
Bruges is painting the town red
Procession of the Christmas star
Folk games Burg

Past activities:
Feast on the canals
Pageant of the golden tree
Various Christmas concerts
100 years lace