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JANUARY / FEBRUARY / MARCH 2021 MAGAZINE OF KNOKKE-HEIST MAGAZINE Knokke-Heist THE BEST ADDRESSES Living the good life FOR CHOCOLATE AND FABULOUS VINTAGE IN KH 43 / January – February – March 2021 January – February – March All activities bundled in one handy overview Calendar CATERING GENERATION THE VAN ONGEVALLE FAMILY LIGHT ART “Hospitality and willpower All about modern art GUY MORTREU About entrepreneurship, are ingrained in the classic cars, and beauty West-Flemish mentality” Nummer 43 EDITORIAL /3 Share your best photos of Knokke-Heist DEAR RESIDENTS, SECOND-HOME OWNERS, AND VISITORS, with the hashtag #myKH This autumn, we were again confronted with a restriction of our on Instagram, social life. A restriction that weighs heavily on many now and is not Twitter, and easy. Many people need connection and hope. That’s why people are Facebook. calling for #shinealight these days. So don’t stay inside, but bundle up warmly and enjoy our Light ART lights to the fullest. In keeping with our annual tradition, we will once again light up the municipality HAPPINESS IS with a unique and artistic light show that will be welcomed even IN THE LITTLE more warmly this year. THINGS I’ve also noticed that many have (re)discovered the joy in the little things. Secretly, I think we are privileged here on the coast, and even more so in Knokke-Heist. Because we have so much to enjoy, even in these difficult times. The unique nature, from the North Sea to Het Zwin, all the outdoor art that is always available, the outdoor sports possibilities, etc. I would also like to give a shout out to our incredibly creative entrepreneurs. They’ve had to fight hard to reach you lately. But all of them showed the best of themselves and set up online shops in no time, arranged takeaway or delivery services; basically, everything to pamper you as much as possible and not to lose sight of you. In addition, I think it is worth mentioning that we are still attracting new entrepreneurs to Knokke-Heist. People who open a business in these times sincerely deserve a compliment. Like the young master chocolatier Oliver Van Nueten, who came back to settle in his home port and give our chocolate reputation an extra boost. I’m sure you’ve already heard that I’ll take it a little easier for health reasons. That’s why I want to take advantage of this moment to impress upon you the need to keep taking good care of each other. Even more than before, family comes first. It’s always nice to see how indestructible family ties are and often lie at the basis of how much a person can achieve. For example, we see that the Van Ongevalle family does not shy away from any creative challenge, but still often eats together at Mum Heidy’s table. Father and son Mortreu work hand in glove in the family business. So no matter what the next few months bring us and how we got through the holidays, enjoy the small moments and enjoy your family. And keep enjoying Knokke-Heist. This is where the good life’s at… Count Leopold Lippens, Mayor of Knokke-Heist 4/ Contents YOU CAN ALSO READ KH MAGAZINE ONLINE AT WWW.KHMAGAZINE.BE Looking back BEE XXL: Wim Tellier’s exceptional beach art 6 #MyKH, our community on social media 8 Out in KH Light ART: discovering modern art 22 24 hours of enjoyment for two 38 An interview with Guy Mortreu: Belgian entrepreneur, classic car enthusiast, and saviour of Villa O.K. 26 5 questions for Jan Lagasse 41 Up to date KH in figures 11 Fully stocked 13 Trendspotting Viva vintage: the antiques of the future 16 AT A GLANCE /5 PAGE All natural 63 BeeOdiversity: something’s buzzing in KH 32 Calendar pure enjoyment, every day Behind the scenes Casino’s 90th anniversary: a glimpse behind the grandeur 48 REALISATION & PRODUCTION KH is a joint publication of the municipal council of Knokke-Heist and HeadOffice. KH is published four times a year. HeadOffice, Persilstraat 51 bus 4, 3020 Herent CONTRIBUTORS Marcio Bastos, Ignace Bauwens, Jan Caris, Karel Duerinckx, Michaël Hemstedt, Evi Malcorps, Ruben Nollet, Amandine Philippe, Erwin Rooms, Katrijn Serneels, Justine Six, Jill Van Cauwenbergh, Inne Vanden Bremt, Gelein Van Kampen, Wouter Van Trendsetters Vaerenberg, RotoSmeets, ElaN Languages CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION 60,000 Dutch – 5,500 French. The magazine is Behind the scenes in the workshop distributed free of charge to all residents of Knokke- of master chocolatier Olivier Van Nueten 42 Heist. It is sent to the registered address of owners The Van Ongevalle family on culinary creativity, of a second home in Knokke-Heist. KH is also family, ties and living at 360 km/hr 56 available free of charge at a few select locations in the municipality. INFO FOR ADVERTISERS Jan T’Joens – [email protected] + 32(0)474 98 18 84 The magazine is also available in French and online at www.khmagazine.be in Dutch, French, English, and German. If you no longer wish to receive the magazine or if you would prefer to receive it in another language, please send an email to [email protected]. Privacy Act: the distribution list of KH is based on the database of tax- payers who own a second residence in Knokke-Heist. Please contact Toerisme Knokke-Heist vzw, Zeedijk Knokke 660, 8300 Knokke-Heist if you would like to review or change your personal data, pursuant to Article 5 of the Act of 8 December 1992 on the protection of privacy. If you no longer wish to receive this magazine, please notify Toerisme Knokke-Heist vzw, 660 Zeedijk-Knokke, 8300 Knokke-Heist. 6/ SPECIAL BEACH ART BY WIM TELLIER “The idea behind BEE XXL is that everyone goes looking for their own treasure” The BEE XXL experience WIDESCREEN /7 3 PIECES 6 1 2015 BY WIM TELLIER FLOWERS VIDEO BEE MUNICIPALITY Our municipality worked You can still experience the The match with together with photographer 500 X ultimate BEE XXL experience. Knokke-Heist as a bee Wim Tellier for the third time. ZOOM Watch the exclusive video municipality was quickly The first joint project, ‘Time’, footage (again) using the made. We’d already resulted in the photo of a Wim Tellier photographed QR code below. Fans can been elected ‘Bee- giant crab right in front of six native flowers in also purchase a ‘limited Friendliest Municipality the casino. Two years ago, recent months. These edition’ photo. of Flanders’ in 2015, Wim redesigned our beach were enlarged five and major efforts have with his ‘Share’ project, in hundred times and then been made to support which the word ‘respect’ was cut out. The result is an biodiversity in recent formed in the sand. For ‘BEE almost surrealistic effect years. XXL’, he’s returned to Knokke- with a strong visual You can read more Heist and draws attention impact. These outdoor about it on page 32. to the bees that are vital installations were brought https://bit.ly/KH-BEE-XXL for the preservation of our together on the beach in biodiversity. September. 8/ A SOCIAL MEDIA-WORTHY AUTUMN WITH #myKH Knokke-Heist; always worth experiencing and enjoying to the fullest. From culinary extravagance and culture to nature. In both minor and major moments. Follow us on Instagram @ myknokkeheist and keep sharing your best moments with us. FOR YOUNG AND OLD BREAKWATER @myknokkeheist: no less than 52 spots to @lora12_03 is one of many who noticed that discover during the open gallery weekend. Folon’s man is back. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HINT OF GLAMOUR Hollywood’s Muscles from Brussels, JCVD, The delicious cocktails by @thepharmacy.bar celebrated his 60th birthday @lareserveknokke. are all style and elegance. Autumn in KH Autumn THEY WERE THERE /9 Show us your best KH moments with the hashtag #myKH and who THREE IN A ROW A DOG’S LIFE knows? You might find yourself in the next KH Magazine or on @myknokkeheist! A unique picture @zwinnatuurpark: a stork, Frolicking in the dunes or on the beach; there’s crane, and grey heron together. always fun by the sea! @winstonn.the.weimaraner EARLY-BIRD BAKER HOME STYLING Start the weekend with delicious croissants from Let the soft and rough materials at @serendipity.be @marierosebakerycafe. inspire your interior design creativity. THROUGH THE STREETS ALL NATURAL @peetersdaphne doesn’t need anything more @lisatje2003 enjoys the best horseback ride on than a lovely walk along our streets. the beach. Uw kunstcollectie zal jaloers zijn. Het onderscheid heet Gaggenau. Grote architectuur vraagt grote designstukken. Uw collectie vertelt wie u bent en dat geldt ook voor uw wijnklimaatkast. Elk ontwerp van Gaggenau herkent u meteen aan het typische vakmanschap, de uitzonderlijke materialen en de superieure prestaties, en dat is altijd al zo geweest sinds 1683. Maak een statement: gaggenau.com Het afgebeelde product is de RW 466 364 | Energie-efficiëntieklasse: A | op een schaal van energie-efficiëntieklassen van A+++ tot G. GGGN_Vino2020_275x210_FR_NL.inddGN_Vino2020_275x210_FR_NL.indd 2 113-04-203-04-20 114:44:474:44:47 IN FIGURES /11 Uw kunstcollectie zal jaloers zijn. WHAT’S UP You can shop in KH 365 days a year. This summer, you could earn points from retailers and the hospitality industry for a voucher. It’s heartfelt encouragement of the local economy from the municipal government. 30,000 17,834 3 to 4 people were families generated million transported by a turnover of euros will most likely the Shopping & 15 million euros with still be pumped into the Zwin Shuttle 584 participating local economy when retailers the vouchers are redeemed Het onderscheid heet Gaggenau.