There are lots of exceptional events coming up this summer - displaying the formidable Belgian blend of pageantry, artistry, and humor. Here is a smattering - for more complete details go to the Belgian Tourist Office site www.visitbelgium.com

June through October - The Festivals of Wallonia and Flanders take place.. Prestigious international orchestras and soloists perform in castles, abbeys and churches. For details on the Wallonian fest - call 32-81-73.3781 or fax 32-81-74-2503. No number available for the Flanders fest at press time.



Comics

Tintin - famous comic strip character by Belgian artist George Remi, alias Herge. Visit our Belgian store for Tintin Merchandise

Cuisine

Belgium has more Michelin starred restaurants than France. For more about Belgian Cuisine, please go to our Cooking With Beer Site

Chocolates

For a wide chocolate selection, visit our friends at Nirvana Chocolates.

Click on the diamond to learn how Belgium, and more specifically Antwerp, is involved in the diamond trade. Also see some of the worlds most precious (and expensive) diamonds!

Popular Culture

Belgian Radio
In the Flemish part of Belgium there are two kinds of radio stations. The public stations, which are part of the BRTN (Belgian Radio and Television), and approx. 330 local radio stations. Yes, you've read it right : no commercial national stations ! 61% of the daily listeners  tune in to one of the six public stations (Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio Donna, Studio Brussels and Radio Vlaanderen International) .The BRTN owns 78% of the market. The local radio stations (which have a theoretical broadcast-radius of 8 km./5 miles) own 18% of the market.

Pigeon Racing
Racing Pigeons, or Homers, have an august and rich history in Belgium. Click here for more.

Lace
For information, history, and where to buy Belgian lace, Louise Verschueren has a great web site