20/11/2023
Brussels
Belgium
Belgium
18
total
participants
participants
Causes covered by this activity
Type of activity
Goal of the Activity
Having fun!
Description
Saint V is the commonly used name for a holiday for freethinking university students in Brussels. It takes place annually on November 20 and commemorates the founding of the Free University of Brussels. The day's long form (French: Saint-Verhaegen, Dutch: Sint-Verhaegen) a reference to Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen, the university's founder, who notably is not a saint and was never canonized; the name was chosen instead to mock the Saint-Nicolas festivities of the rival Catholic University.
By organising this activity, the organisers want to contribute to the following Sustainable Development Goals
Objectives
Counter Stereotypes & Embrace Cultural Differences
Diversity and Inclusion of Minority Groups
Foster Intercultural Dialogue
Mental Health & Well-Being
Showcase Cultural Heritage
Social and Cultural Integration in Local Community
This activity was organised by:
Brussels StudentenGenootschap - geen taal, geen vrijheid-