Wallonie-Bruxelles Celebration at the Belgian Embassy

At the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Berlin, guests gathered to celebrate the official holiday of the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles and Wallonia — three days after the historic date of September 27. In his address, Alexander Homann, Head of the Diplomatic Representation of the German-speaking Community, the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, and Wallonia in Berlin, recalled the night of September 26–27, 1830, when Dutch troops were driven out of Brussels and Belgium’s independence began to take shape.

Homann emphasized that the commemoration marks not only the end of an occupation but the birth of a sovereign Belgium — and highlighted the country’s unique federal spirit. Even as Belgium’s regions and communities celebrate their own holidays, they remain united in what he described as a deep sense of Bundestreue — federal loyalty that strengthens rather than divides. The evening reception embodied this spirit of unity and conviviality — with fine Belgian beers, golden fries, and creamy cheeses offering a taste of the country’s signature savoir-vivre. A celebration of dialogue, diversity, and the art of bringing people together — the Belgian way.

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