National traditions of Belgium. Habits, mentality and the way of living
Belgium is divided into three parts. Most of the Belgian population is Flemish, who lives in the northern part of the country and speaks Dutch dialects. Walloons on the other hand, live in the southern part and speak Walloon and French. The northeast is inhabited by native German speakers. Dutch and French are the official languages of the country. No matter how evident the tension between the Flemish and the Walloons is in terms of political views, all Belgians are quite tolerant, polite and uncomplicated people and do not like to sort out their differences by taking the law into their hands. Most Belgians call themselves Catholics. Nevertheless, during religious celebrations and rites such as weddings and baptisms, almost everyone in Belgium, including non-religious citizens, come together to participate.
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1. Flemish and Walloons cannot be confused in any case. The Flemish live in the north of Belgium and speak Dutch, or rather, its dialects. The …
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The people of Belgium are very tidy and clean. Their homes, cars, cities, clothes, public places always appear clean and shining. Belgians, in general, attach great importance to their appearance, which must be borne in mind by guests of the country who want to impress new Belgian friends or business partners. The citizens of Belgium pay much attention to their appearance and expect the same from their fellow citizens and tourists. The Belgian will not allow himself to leave the house without making sure that his clothes are perfectly clean and fit well. They do not like negligence, lack of punctuality, carelessness and irresponsibility in themselves and others, and consider good manners and good breeding to be important.
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Belgians may appear cold, unemotional and closed to foreigners. However, in fact, they can be romantic, as well as lovers of being bothered and complaining about something – and this is when the Belgians are extra emotional. Those who want to make friends with the Belgians will have to show patience, but it is worth it because only to close people do they truly express what is in their hearts. In general, the people of Belgium are modest, do not brag about wealth, achievements, appearance, intellect and other things, and do not tolerate it from others. They do not like to waste money and time, and they are hardworking people. It is therefore easy and pleasant to do business with them.
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Cathedrals and basilicas in Belgium
♥ Basilique abbatiale Notre-Dame d’Orval, Florenville. On the map Photos
♥ Basilique Saints-Pierre-et-Paul, Saint-Hubert / Sint-Houbert. On the map Photos
♥ Basilique Notre-Dame au Cœur d’Or, Beauraing. On the map Photos
♥ Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-de-Foy, Foy-Notre-Dame. On the map Photos
♥ Basilique Saint-Materne, Walcourt. On the map Photos
♥ Basilique-Abbatiale Saint-Benoît de Maredsous, Anhée. On the map Photos
♥ Basilique abbatiale Notre-Dame de Bonne-Espérance, Vellereille-les-Brayeux. On the map Photos
♥ Basilique abbatiale Notre-Dame d’Orval, Florenville. On the map Photos
♥ Basilique Saints-Pierre-et-Paul, Saint-Hubert / Sint-Houbert. On the map Photos
♥ Basilique Notre-Dame au Cœur d’Or, Beauraing. On the map Photos
♥ Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-de-Foy, Foy-Notre-Dame. On the map Photos
♥ Basilique Saint-Materne, Walcourt. On the map Photos
♥ Basilique-Abbatiale Saint-Benoît de Maredsous, Anhée. On the map Photos
♥ Basilique abbatiale Notre-Dame de Bonne-Espérance, Vellereille-les-Brayeux. On the map Photos
Castles of Belgium
♥ Castle 'Beauvoorde Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Beersel Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bouchout Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bouillon Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castle of Corroy-le-Château' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Beauvoorde Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Beersel Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bouchout Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bouillon Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castle of Corroy-le-Château' . On the map Photos
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