Manneken Milk

31 May 2010 - One of the main tourist attractions in Brussels is Manneken Pis, just behind the Central Market. The Manneken is a famous bronze fountain sculpture, depicting a naked little boy urinating into a basin. The story goes that the little man got stolen a few times, but he always returned home. It is now reported that on June 1st Manneken Pis will become Manneken Milk, as he will urinate milk all day. The idea comes from a group of veterinarians, who want to raise awareness about the problems with the milk production and distribution in Africa. In some countries - like Mali - there is not enough water and food for the cows, and poor hygiene and a lack of trained veterinarians contribute further to the mounting challenges. Maybe it would be an idea to organize Manneken Champagne next?