The resort town of Blankenberge, Belgium, holds the annual international sand sculpture festival. The theme of this year’s festival, which will last until September 12, is Disneyland Paris. Famous Disney characters, Mickey Mouse and his friend Minnie, greet visitors at the entrance.
© RIA Novosti . Olga ParfenovaThe resort town of Blankenberge, Belgium, holds the annual international sand sculpture festival. The theme of this year’s festival, which will last until September 12, is Disneyland Paris. Famous Disney characters, Mickey Mouse and his friend Minnie, greet visitors at the entrance.
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© RIA Novosti . Olga Parfenova
The resort town of Blankenberge, Belgium, holds the annual international sand sculpture festival. The theme of this year’s festival, which will last until September 12, is Disneyland Paris. Famous Disney characters, Mickey Mouse and his friend Minnie, greet visitors at the entrance.
© RIA Novosti . Olga ParfenovaWalt Disney was an American animator, whose achievements in cinematography were honored with 26 Academy Awards.
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© RIA Novosti . Olga Parfenova
Walt Disney was an American animator, whose achievements in cinematography were honored with 26 Academy Awards.
© RIA Novosti . Olga ParfenovaFollowing the tradition, some sculptures are indoors while others are built outdoors.
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© RIA Novosti . Olga Parfenova
Following the tradition, some sculptures are indoors while others are built outdoors.
© RIA Novosti . Olga ParfenovaSculptors from 38 countries, including Russia, took part in this year's festival.
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© RIA Novosti . Olga Parfenova
Sculptors from 38 countries, including Russia, took part in this year's festival.
© RIA Novosti Olga ParfenovaThe pirate theme is relevant as always.
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© RIA Novosti Olga Parfenova
The pirate theme is relevant as always.
© RIA Novosti . Olga ParfenovaTourists from all over the world flock each to Blankenberge to marvel at the sand figures. The festival is rightly known as the greatest summer attraction on the Belgian coast.
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© RIA Novosti . Olga Parfenova
Tourists from all over the world flock each to Blankenberge to marvel at the sand figures. The festival is rightly known as the greatest summer attraction on the Belgian coast.
© RIA Novosti . Olga ParfenovaThe deserted Hollywood Tower hotel is one of the most terrifying attractions in Disneyland.
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© RIA Novosti . Olga Parfenova
The deserted Hollywood Tower hotel is one of the most terrifying attractions in Disneyland.
© RIA Novosti . Olga ParfenovaComic tombstones.
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© RIA Novosti . Olga Parfenova
Comic tombstones.
© RIA Novosti . Olga ParfenovaSculptures, which required millions of kilograms of specially produced sand, cover a total area of 3000 square meters.
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© RIA Novosti . Olga Parfenova
Sculptures, which required millions of kilograms of specially produced sand, cover a total area of 3000 square meters.
© RIA Novosti . Olga ParfenovaA sandpit for children - an indispensable part of the festival
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© RIA Novosti . Olga Parfenova
A sandpit for children - an indispensable part of the festival
© RIA Novosti . Olga ParfenovaThe Sleeping Beauty Castle is the symbol and centerpiece of Disneyland Paris.
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© RIA Novosti . Olga Parfenova
The Sleeping Beauty Castle is the symbol and centerpiece of Disneyland Paris.