September 14–17, 2023 – “Les Wallos dans le 100”: 100th Edition of the Fêtes de Wallonie in Namur 🎉

🎉 Celebration of the 100th Edition of the Fêtes de Wallonie 2023 in Namur 🎉

Thursday, September 14 – UNamur Partners’ Evening

The Fêtes de Wallonie began in style with an evening hosted by the University of Namur, emphasizing the importance of partnership and collaboration.

Saturday, September 16 – International Day

Jardins du Mayeur

In the stunning Jardins du Mayeur, Mayor Maxime Prévot welcomed 73 ambassadors from across the globe 🇿🇦 🇦🇱 🇩🇪 🇦🇩 🇦🇺 🇦🇿 🇧🇸 🇧🇩 🇧🇧 🇧🇹 🇧🇷 🇧🇬 🇧🇫 🇧🇮 🇨🇱 🇨🇾 🇨🇮 🇭🇷 🇨🇺 🇩🇰 🇩🇯 🇪🇬 🇪🇸 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇬🇪 🇬🇷 🇭🇹 🇭🇺 🇮🇩 🇮🇪 🇮🇹 🇯🇵 🇯🇴 🇰🇿 🇰🇪 🇰🇬 🇸🇮 🇱🇾 🇱🇮 🇲🇰 🇲🇬 🇲🇹 🇲🇩 🇲🇨 🇲🇳 🇲🇪 🇳🇵 🇳🇿 🇳🇱 🇵🇪 🇵🇭 🇵🇱 🇵🇹 🇩🇴 🇷🇴 🇷🇼 🇸🇲 🇸🇳 🇸🇱 🇱🇰 🇹🇼 🇹🇱 🇹🇬 🇹🇹 🇹🇲 🇹🇷 🇺🇦 🇺🇾 🇿🇲 🇨🇦.

Numerous honorary consuls took part, including Magali Dugardin, Frédéric Lernoux, Sébastien Verbraekel, Olivier Willocx, and others such as Christian Behrendt, David Dannevoye, Monique De Decker-Deprez, Baron Ernest De Laminne De Bex, Jean-Marc Defays, Thierry Dumoulin, and Michel Mikolajczak. Their participation fostered warm diplomatic exchanges.

Ambassadors’ Luncheon and Reception at the Walloon Parliament

The Provincial Palace and Théâtre de Namur hosted a distinguished luncheon and reception, reinforcing international relationships.

Highlights:

• €4,000 Donation: A generous contribution to the Royal Moncrabeau Society – The 40 Molons of Namur – by President Magali Dugardin.

• Warm Welcome to Quebec Delegation: A gesture underlining the newly formalized partnership signed in August.

• “Li Bia Bouquet” Performance: A cultural moment that added depth and identity to the celebration.

Conclusion:

The 2023 Fêtes de Wallonie in Namur brilliantly showcased international cooperation, cultural richness, and the dynamic spirit of Wallonia on the world stage.