The Bal du Rat mort ("Ball of the Dead Rat") [1] is an annual masquerade ball held in Ostend, Belgium in the Kursaal, Ostend casino. [2] The event was first held in 1898. [3]
In 1898, a group of members of the Cercle Cœcilia from Ostend travelled to Paris. Joined by Anglo-Belgian painter James Ensor they visited Montmartre night-spots such as the Moulin Rouge and a small venue known as " Le Rat Mort". On their return to Belgium, they decided to host a ball named in its honour. [4]
Recent Bal du Rat mort costume themes include
The Bal du Rat mort ("Ball of the Dead Rat") [1] is an annual masquerade ball held in Ostend, Belgium in the Kursaal, Ostend casino. [2] The event was first held in 1898. [3]
In 1898, a group of members of the Cercle Cœcilia from Ostend travelled to Paris. Joined by Anglo-Belgian painter James Ensor they visited Montmartre night-spots such as the Moulin Rouge and a small venue known as " Le Rat Mort". On their return to Belgium, they decided to host a ball named in its honour. [4]
Recent Bal du Rat mort costume themes include