Vooruit
Vooruit (Dutch: Kunstencentrum Vooruit,[a] lit. 'Forward Arts Centre') is a historic complex in Ghent, Belgium. Vooruit was originally the festival and art centre of the Ghent-based labour movement, with a ballroom, cinema, theatre, etc. It is now mainly used for concerts and other cultural events.
History
Vooruit was designed by Ferdinand Dierkens and built between 1911 and 1914, becoming a symbol of the
As a festival and arts centre, Vooruit was part of the compartmentalised Flemish society until World War II. After the war, the building deteriorated until the re-launch in 1982 in its present form as a cultural centre. In 1983, Vooruit was recognised as a listed monument. The building continued operating during the restoration process, from 1990 to 2000. In 2000, a fully restored Vooruit was awarded the Flemish Monument of the year prize.[1]
Presently the rooms are used for parties and concerts, but also for cultural events or debates.
See also
- The Belgian Workers' Partyand demolished in 1965
- Culture of Belgium
- Belgium in the long nineteenth century
References
Footnotes
- ^ Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvoːrœyt]
Citations
- ^ "History, vooruit.be". Archived from the original on 26 September 2009. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
External links
Media related to Feestlokaal Vooruit at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
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