Florists have proposed a special design for the flower carpet for Prague. To achieve this work of art, some 150,000 begonias will be imported to the Czech Republic; their petals will be used to create a picture measuring 500 square metres.

According to the creators, the preparations for such an event take up to one year. Tourists and Prague residents alike thus have a unique opportunity to see this beautiful Belgian tradition with their own eyes.

Begonias offer a wide spectrum of colours and are thus the most suitable flowers for decoration. The begonia petals will be gathered by hand one day before the carpet is installed. This botanical tapestry is the work of Belgian architect Marc Schauteet.

The floral tapestry is a traditional part of the decor of Brussels’ Grand Place. This artistic work of Belgian florists adorns the square every second year. This year, it was presented on 13–15 August. The first flower carpet was created in Brussels in 1971, and this floral work appears very rarely outside of Belgium. To date, the exhibit has visited Warsaw and Israel.