Boom

Boom is a Belgian town, located in both the arrondissement and province of Antwerp. On 1 January 2006 Boom had a total population of 16,096. The total area is 7.37 km² which gives a population density of 2,185 inhabitants per km². Residents are known as "Boomenaars".

History

History of this community started in the late 1300. The boom in the population growth of Boom happened some time during the 19th century. In Boom, people venerated a miraculous statue of our lady of Boom.

Events

• Mano Mundo: worldmusic festival in De Schorre (recreational ground). (festival does not exist anymore)
• Tomorrowland (festival): EDM World famous and largest Dance Music festival in the world, that more than 400,000 people attend.
• Feria Andaluza: Spanish festival in De Schorre.

Source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom,_Belgium