Manneken-Pis as customs officer

Today from 11 am to 5 pm, Manneken-Pis in Brussels will wear his new costume as customs officer.

Manneken-Pis, the symbol of Brussels folklore, gets a costume at major events. On 26 January he will celebrate World Customs Day.

Manneken Pis is a landmark small bronze sculpture ( 61 cm) in Brussels, depicting a naked little boy urinating into a fountain’s basin. It was designed by Hiëronymus Duquesnoy the Elder (nl) and put in place in 1618 or 1619. His wardrobe counts more than 900 suits.