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'Come and Discover Brussels!' Brussels for you A unique introduction to the c ApitAl city ‘Come and disCover Brussels!’ 4 critical clichés: Are they correct? 101 Criss-cross through districts and neighbourhoods cultural How rich is Brussels? tips! Learn Dutch? Of course! Regions? Communities? Language laws? e C Prefa 04 12 Welcome to Brussels 20 26 32 Modern-day Brussels is a patchwork of people and cultures. A city with enormous opportu- nities, yet facing great challenges. Everyone must therefore work closely together to make Brussels an even more attractive and pleasant city and a better place to live in. inside Flanders is firmly committed to collabora- tion and partnership in Brussels. Working hand in hand with other communities we are building an intercultural city, in which the various communities understand and respect 04 Brussels explored: With history in mind: a each other’s differences. voyage of discovery through districts and neighbourhoods. In this brochure you will clearly see that Brussels bubbles and sparkles, lives and 12 In Brussels, there’s always something going on: experience pulsates. It is an exciting laboratory of coexist- the vibrant cultural mosaic that is intercultural ence, in which Flanders wants to continue to Brussels. play a major role. 20 Working and living: Brussels is economi- Enjoy your journey of discovery! cally rich and socially poor. But it’s pleasant to live here! 26 education in Brussels: How Dutch- language education works and where you can learn Dutch Pascal Smet in Brussels. Flemish Minister for Education, Youth, Equal Opportunities 32 Is Brussels a political tangle? We guide you through the and Brussels Affairs maze: language and government in Brussels. for more information on this brochure contact the Flemish Government, Coordination Brussels, Boudewijn- laan 30, bus 20, 1000 Brussel, T 02 553 56 28, [email protected], www.vlaanderen.be/brussel Interviews with Tony Mary 04 Colophon Leo Timmers 14 Responsible publisher: Ann Steenwinckel, team leader Coordi- Jonas Helseth 15 nation Brussels. Editing and implementation: Jansen & Janssen Anouk De Vroey 25 Customer Media, www.jaja.be. Advice: Team Coordination Gunther Van Neste 30 Brussels and Onthaal en Promotie Brussel. Translation: Denzil Madeleine Ki Shi 35 Walton. Photos: Christophe Vander Eecken. Depot number: 02 D/2010/3241/206. rief B n i tough s The inhabitants of Brussels are sometimes called Zinnekes, which is the Brussels dialect for a street dog. Long ago, such mongrels were thrown into the filthy water of the Zenne to drown. Many dogs survived: a Zinneke is thus a survivor, the symbol of the Brussels identity, a cross be- tween Flemish, Walloon, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, English, German or any blood whatsoever. The Zinneke Parade, which since 2000 has taken place every two years in May, brings together all 19 Brussels municipalities in a carnival atmosphere. The spectacular parade is the culmination of a long creative process involv- ing residents, schools, associations and artists from every district working together. It is not to be missed! inside the iris? The Brussels emblem is the iris, a marsh flower, and refers to the history of the city on the marshy banks of the Zenne. In medieval times, Brussels was sur- rounded by swamps filled with bright yellow irises. The iris is the emblem of the Brussels Capital Region, and of the Flem- ish Community Commission, which has incorporated the flower in its coat of arms alongside the lion of Flanders. 180This is the number of languages spoken in Brussels. Not bad for a city of 1,048,000 inhabitants. It’s therefore no surprise that 41 percent of families speak a variety of languages. Moreo- ver, 45 different nationalities in Brussels have more than 1000 inhabitants – at least according to the latest census (2001). Since then the number has surely risen above 45. 03 lored P ex tony MAry on ‘his’ Brussels ‘Brussels Brussels 1 Brussels 2 Sint-Joost-ten-Node 3 Schaarbeek 4 Evere 5 Sint-Lambrechts- Woluwe 6 Sint-Pieters-Woluwe 7 Oudergem 8 Etterbeek 9 Watermaal- Bosvoorde 10 Elsene 04 ‘Brussels is Belgium’s only cosmopolitan city’, says Tony Mary. ‘Its unique assets are its multilingualism and multiculturalism. Brussels is our window on the world and our economic is unique’ engine. And it is our strongest brand.’ ony Mary has a successful career behind Tony Mary lives in Elsene – a municipality of The Munt Theatre is really one of the best Thim as a top executive at IBM, Belgacom 6 square kilometres with as many as 169 dif- opera houses in the world. And Bozar – the and KPMG, and was managing director of ferent nationalities on its books. ‘Brussels has Palace of Fine Arts – attracts over one million Flemish Radio and Television (VRT). He is become a multilingual and multicultural city. visitors per year.’ a passionate ambassador for Brussels, now If you look at the composition of its population, more than ever. ‘During my career I have you see a unique mixture. ‘Native’ Belgians Laboratory left Belgium five times’, he says. ‘And I have still account for 44 percent. The rest fall into ‘Dutch-speakers certainly make a huge returned five times – simply and solely for two groups. On one hand are what you might contribution to this offering. Just think of the Brussels. It has the advantages of global cities call the traditional immigrants: Spanish, Kaaitheater and the Royal Flemish Theatre like London and Paris, but is more compact, Portuguese, North Africans, Turks and Eastern (KVS), which builds bridges both to multicul- more agreeable.’ Europeans who arrived in Brussels in the tural Brussels and French-speakers. Or the 1950s looking for jobs – often poorly paid. Ancienne Belgique (AB), a legendary concert Unique blend Some integrated better than others.’ hall for international pop and rock. The Dutch- ‘Just think about it. You can find urban ‘On the other hand are the immigrants language culture in Brussels is so strong neighbourhoods, like here in Elsene, but also associated with the international role of Brus- and attractive because it’s open. It’s fully rural districts such as Sint-Agatha-Berchem sels: civil servants of the European Union and submerged in the intercultural mosaic that is and residential areas too, in the south-east. NATO, lobbyists, lawyers, journalists, amongst Brussels. And that’s where it should be.’ Everything is so close together: the down-to- others. Thanks to its international role, Brus- ‘The world is becoming increasingly intercul- earth Marolles, the Matonge with its African sels is our economic engine and has a unique tural. You notice this in Antwerp and Ghent, and atmosphere, the luxury of Louizalaan. Brussels brand – Brussels is known worldwide, which soon, the rest of Flanders will follow. In Brussels, is also much greener than outsiders think. You you can’t say about Flanders. As the capital of you cannot ignore this. To move smoothly can find cosy parks and gardens, as well as the Europe, it attracts highly educated and affluent through Brussels, you have to be trilingual. Per- Zoniënwoud and its offshoot, the Terkameren- people. They breathe tremendous life into the sonally I think education has to adapt to this new bos. A visit to the beautifully restored gardens city. The cultural offering of Brussels compares reality. It’s the only way to prepare our children of the Terkameren Abbey is an absolute must.’ favourably to that of the world’s biggest cities. for the multicultural world ahead.’ 19 11 Ukkel 12 Vorst 18 Brussels: city and region 4 13 Sint-Gillis In this brochure, ‘Brussels’ refers to the territory of the Brussels 17 16 3 14 Anderlecht Capital Region. It’s formed by the 19 municipalities of Brussels. 15 2 15 Sint-Jans- 5 One of these 19 is Brussels City. 1 Molenbeek 16 Koekelberg 8 When people talk about the city of Brussels, they tend to refer to 14 13 6 17 Sint-Agatha- 10 the pentagon. This is the city centre that is bounded by the great Berchem 10 avenues of the inner ring road. Brussels City extends much further 12 7 18 Ganshoren than the pentagon (postcode 1000), encompassing Laken (1020), 19 Jette Neder-Over-Heembeek (1120), Haren (1130), the southern part of 9 11 Louiza-Roosevelt (1050) and the European district (1040). 05 lored P ex Ask Flemish people from Hasselt or Bruges what they think about Brussels, and you’ll get a wide Brussels variety of opinions. Brussels is dirty and unsafe, for example, or nobody understands Dutch. Clichés galore, but are they true? We put four to Tony Mary. Are they right? four critical clichés about Brussels 1 2 3 Brussels is a dirty city. Brussels is not worth Brussels is unsafe. ‘The sanitation service, Net Brussels, works a second glance; it’s ugly. ‘Brussels is a 21st century cosmopolitan city. hard to do a thorough job. On the whole it suc- ‘I’m fully aware that wonderful neighbour- All things considered, it’s a very safe city. ceeds – although not in every neighbourhood. hoods have been flattened, and derelict areas I frequently travel by tram and metro and Poverty brings with it a certain neglect. And still exist. But you should really take time to feel perfectly safe. Of course you have to be litter is still a major problem. Why do people stroll around Brussels. And look upwards so sensible. Don’t leave valuables in your car leave mess lying around? It probably has some- you can admire all the façades. You can find in certain neighbourhoods, and stay on your thing to do with a lack of respect, citizenship gorgeous examples of all styles, including the guard in some districts and subway stations.
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