It is a bit difficult for a foreigner to understand just how much the Flemish and Wallonians dislike each other here in Belgium, but this article from Monday's New York Times does a pretty good job of shedding light on the struggle over language, identity and culture taking place here.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/04/arts/04abro.html?ex=1218513600&en=87dd9c6ad139530b&ei=5070&emc=eta1
Can't they all just get along?
Block Party 2012
11 years ago
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This is the part in the movies when the plucky ingenue (you) runs out into the street and begins to sing a catchy tune that makes everyone fall in love with you, each other, and the country. Maybe something about love and frites, sung in a Spanglish-like blend of French and Flemish. Frenish? Flemch? The song will be titled "You can't spell Fabulous with out the F in French and Flemish" or something along those lines. I'm still working out the details. Anyway - get yourself a brightly colored scarf and tap shoes and get ready to SING my dear!
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