The work of art hangs modestly in the ticket hall of Bruges station, but the symbolism is great. There will also be a similar work in Molenbeek, at the place where the riots took place.
“It forms a bond between Molenbeek and Bruges,” says mayor Dirk De fauw. “Many supporters leave here for football matches. This work makes it clear that, in both Molenbeek and Bruges, we condemn any form of discrimination.”
The young people hope that their initiative also extends beyond symbolism. “It is unacceptable that racism still exists in 2025,” says Anaïs Lahoul, who collaborated on the artwork. “We live in the 21st century. The further we should be, the more racism should disappear.”
The mosaic is the conclusion of a symbolic journey: last month, young people walked from Molenbeek to Bruges in a march against racism and violence. Their message remains the same — from conflict to connection.