Send Flowers to Aalst, Belgium

Halfway between Brussels and Ghent on the river Dender, Aalst is a commuter city with a strong character of its own. Its carnival, held over the three days before Ash Wednesday, is known throughout Belgium for sharp satire and elaborate floats, and during those days the centre around the Grote Markt and the old belfry is closed to normal traffic. Residents cheerfully answer to the nickname ajuinen, or onions, after a crop once grown in the area.

Flowers ordered from abroad reach family homes in the centre and in the districts of Erembodegem, Hofstade, Nieuwerkerken and Moorsel. Many also go to the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw hospital, which treats patients from well beyond the region. For a patient, add the ward and room number.

Flower delivery in Aalst takes place the day after you order, Monday to Saturday, provided the order is in before midnight Belgian time. No bouquets are delivered on Sundays or public holidays. Because so many residents work in Brussels during the day, a mobile number or a neighbour's name helps the florist.

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