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Overview
A valid Schengen visa is required to visit Belgium. A short term visa is needed if somebody wishes to stay for less than 3 months. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return.
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Belgium is not a homogeneous country with one national identity. The Dutch-speaking Flemish and the French-speakers Walloons forms a vital part. Brussels and Wallonia bare witness to the past, but also to current trends. Thirteen Belgian sites are inscribed on the World Heritage List. With the Carnivals of Binche and Aalst and the Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges this is the only Northern European country to have several Masterpieces of the Oral and intangible Heritage of Humanity listed.
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Belgian cuisine is widely varied with significant regional variations while also reflecting the cuisines of neighbouring France, Germany and the Netherlands. It is sometimes said that Belgian food is served in the quantity of German cuisine but with the quality of French food. Many internationally-popular foods like hamburgers and spaghetti bolognese are also popular in Belgium.
Sole meuniere
Belgium's classic fish dish is sole meuniere, the latter part of the name translates as âin the way of the miller's wife'. It is dipped in seasoned flour and then pan-fried in a small amount of butter. Lemon juice and some chopped parsley are added to make a rich brown butter sauce. The fish is served with potatoes.
Waffles
Belgian waffles are made from a yeast-leavened batter using special waffle irons. There are two different types - the Brussels waffle and the Liege waffle. The Brussels waffle is rectangular, golden brown on the outside, dusted with icing sugar and then sometimes covered with syrup, slices of fruit, chocolate spread and whipped cream.
Mussels
About 30 million tons of moules frites are eaten every year in Belgium, in a season that runs from September to February. The most common way to cook them is in white wine, shallots, parsley and butter although other recipes replace the wine with Belgian beer.
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Festivals play a major role in Belgium's cultural life. Nearly every city and town has its own festival, some that date back several centuries. These are not merely aimed at tourism but authentic celebrations that take months to prepare.
Ommegang Festival
Every year in July, the lavish Ommegang procession commemorates the tribute paid to Emperor Charles V and his VIP guests. Richly-colored costumes, horses, embroidered banners, flag throwing and stilt jousting - this big event inevitably ends in general jubilation all around the Grand Place.
Carnival de Binche
For 3 days in February the town of Binche is transported back to the 16th century for a fantastic festival. Highlighted by music parades and fireworks, the climax of this event is when the Gilles appear on the Grand Place and throw oranges to the spectators. This infamous festivity has been classified by UNESCO along with its renowned Gilles.
Stavelot
This spectacular event takes place in March and is highlighted by the Blanc Moussi, which means clad in white. Beginning on Sunday, the Blancs Moussis wander the streets of the town putting up their irreverent posters.