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Brussels' Comics Museum
While 2010 is already at its second month and we are looking forward to what this year will bring, 2009 also was a year of a lot of things. Among other less pleasant events, 2009 was declared Year of the Comic in Belgium. With the fame of Belgian comics in the world, this should not be so surprising. In honour of the ninth art, we review for you the Comics Museum in Brussels.
Aalst Carnaval
Christmas holidays are once more over, exams are finally done, so time for another holiday. That is very convenient, as holiday in February means time for carnival. The most famous carnival party in Belgium is held in Aalst.
Chinese New Year: Family, Food and Fireworks
On the 14th of February 2010, the whole world will be covered in red. The West because of Valentine’s Day, the East because of the Chinese Spring Festival or Chunjie. The Spring Festival is the most important Chinese holiday, and they won’t let it pass unnoticed.
Erasmus of Rotterdam
It is a widespread myth that Erasmus of Rotterdam is the inspiration of the “Erasmus” program initiated by the European Union in 1987. However, that is only half of the story. Actually, ERASMUS is an acronym for European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students.
The Legends of Valentine’s Day
February 14th, better known as Valentine’s Day, is getting really close. For some a long awaited highlight of romance, for others a day to stress out about what on earth they should buy for their loved one, this short after Christmas… But is this romantic holiday a real holiday or is it made up by big companies to sell their sugar coated cards and roses?
