Question

Opowiedz o Belgi (ciekawostki, kultura, stolica, geografia).
Ok. pół strony A4 po angielsku.

Answer 1

One of the liveliest area is organized remnants of Binche . It takes place in the famous street parade , which takes a large representation of street dancers - the so-called . gilles - wearing plumed hats and colorful clothes. Famous games are also held in Ostend , Eupen and Aalst .One of the most famous festivals held in Brussels is the Ommegang . Traditionally held on the first Tuesday and first Thursday of July. This festival dates back to the fourteenth century tradition . It commemorates the arrival of the boat miraculous statue of Our Lady of Antwerp. The whole procession ends with a dance on the Grand Place. Despite the religious nature of the initial public holidays it has been secularized over time .
Undoubtedly, a strong religious character is held every year in Flanders Veurne procession of penitents .People dressed in penitential bags carry crosses through the city .

The Ascension Day falling on a Thursday forty days after Easter takes place in Bruges, Procession of the Holy Blood . It takes place in period costumes , men dressed as knights flaunt around town relics brought from the Holy Land during the Crusades. It takes place on this day as " chasing the devil" , which at the end is symbolically melted or burned .
Unofficial holiday in Belgium is July 8th is celebrated as St. Valentine's Day . Medardus , known as the " saint of the rain ." Tradition says that if a holiday falls in the rain , then will it have for the next forty days .

Belgian children especially like St. Valentine's Day . Martin - Maartens . Receive the gifts , commonly consumed gaufre .
Belgian cuisine is highly appreciated in the worldand it is widely believed that in Europe, second only to French haute cuisine .Belgians themselves as inventors chips, which are eaten here with mayonnaise. Commonly eaten here seafood, especially shellfish .
Belgian cuisine varies greatly in the region . Almost every region is famous for some food. The most famous is waterzooi - widespread in Flanders dish with chicken or fish cooked with fresh vegetables.Brabant is fricadelles specialty a la biere or meatballs in beer . Antwerp is a delicacy paling in't groen - the eel stewed in white sauce with herbs .
Tips for tourists.
Due to the small size of the country, a very popular way to get around is by bike . So, if you 're going to Belgium by car should take it with you . There are also problems with renting a bike - especially at railway stations .
Belgium has a well -developed rail network. It is the most convenient way to get around the country. Offered multi-day tickets are cheaper for tourists.
It is advantageous purchase Benelux Tourrail Card - allows for travel within 5 days on all lines of Dutch , Belgian and Luxembourg , as well as in Luxembourg buses.
You should also refer to the range of organizations that offer cheaper train tickets on international routes (most are BIJ , Wasteels , Inter -Rail and Rail Europe Senior Card )
Students need to purchase an ISIC card - entitles it to more discounts when buying train tickets , bus , admission to museums and theaters .
If you are going to spend the night in shelters - useful legitimacy of the International Youth Hostel Association .
It should bring a raincoat , umbrella, sunglasses but also may be helpful .
By choosing to Belgium by car , be sure to kneading in Poland International driving licenses, as well as buying liability insurance valid abroad - " Green Card " .
The currency is the euro
Much more common is the pay card . Many shops and service points are valid VISA , MasterCard , Eurocard . ATM network is very complex - they can be found in almost every village.
Traveler's checks and eurocheques are also very popular means of payment. Most popular and fastest exchanged checks : American Express , Visa and Thomas Cook . Serving the checks at a bank in Poland - it is worth it to buy in Euros - we avoid the additional fee for the exchange of the local currency .
Crossing the Border .
If you stay in Belgium does not exceed three months , a visa is not required. The best way for an extension of stay to re- cross the border .
When entering a customs official must show reasonable amount of money to prove that this amount is sufficient to live on. Less well groomed newcomers are often monitored and if they do not have the right amount of cash can not be admitted .
Since Belgium is a European Union border crossing that country entitles you to navigate through the other alliance countries without border formalities - posts within the EU have been abolished.
The passport should be valid for at least six months from the planned date of departure from the EU.

Answer 2

Originally the area of ​​present-day Belgium was occupied by the Celts and Celtic-Germanic people of the Belgians. From the first century BC for the next hundreds of years, these areas were under the rule of Rome (part of the province Gaul - Gallia Belgica). From the third century progressive Christianization. Since the 486 area of today's Belgium became part of the Frankish Empire. Following the Treaty of Verdun in 843, Belgium was divided between France and Germany. In the fifteenth century, Belgium was part of Burgundy, and in 1477 it was taken over by Austria, Emperor Maximilian I. From 1556 to 1714 Belgium belonged to Spain, and then back to Austria (1714-1794), France (1794-1814), and during 1814 -1830 was associated with the Netherlands - Kingdom Niderlandów.Stolica Brussels. Belgium is located in nerlandach.Okazały and the majestic Grand Place (Grand Place) is without a doubt one of the most beautiful markets in Europe, and also a must for each trip to the capital of Belgium - Brussels.