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North Belgian coast hides a little discovered gem, the charming and comfortable resort town of De Haan. Do you like cool water and tender sun? In this case, De Haan is an ideal destination because this is a true paradise for vacations of this type. The swimming season is relatively short in this town compared to other resorts. It starts on June 15 and lasts only two months. Despite this fact, tourists can easily enjoy the beauty of local nature and sunbathe at comfortable beaches in the area. The North Sea is truly spectacular, and it is worth visiting it at least once. The sea has always inspired numerous artists to create true masterpieces regardless of the season. The history of the resort started in the 30s of the 20th century. This is when a small seaside village started developing and turning into a town. Every year, the popularity of De Haan was growing, and more tourists were coming to the town in order to enjoy a silent and peaceful holiday on the coast of the North Sea. In modern times, there is a trend of making cities look more modern and up-to-date. The town’s authorities do not follow this trend and try to keep the original look of De Haan that was forming for many years. Naturally, this makes the resort look more authentic and appealing for tourists. Beaches in De Haan occupy almost one-fifth of the total resort area. When taking a stroll along the beach, it is easy to see many tourists who enjoy fishing. As the area is calm and peaceful, it is … Read further

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If you are an art connoisseur, you can always visit the local art gallery. This venue, which was established by Marco Titucci, is not big in size but, nevertheless, it is very interesting to visit. It exhibits numerous works by talented modern artists. There is one more good thing about this gallery – visitors can purchase the works that they like. As a rule, visitors do not leave the gallery without any … Open

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In April, the Belgians hold carnivals in La Louviere and Stavelot. The festival of folklore is also celebrated in this month in Leuven. On the night of April 30th to May 1st, on the eve of celebrating the holiday of spring and labor, the Belgians during the witch dance burn the effigy of winter. On May 13th in the city of Ypres, there is a parade of cats. It was first held in the year 1955 and has been held annually ever since. In the Middle Ages, cats were considered to be a symbol of evil. The killing of cats was at the time believed to redeem the people from their sins, so the unfortunate cats were thrown down from the central city tower. But today instead of real animals, stuffed animals are flying down in their place. All participants in the action are dressed in costumes and emblems of these cute animals. May 19th starts the celebration of the holiday Doudou. It is celebrated into the whole of the next week. The Belgians celebrate Doudou in honor of the victory over the plague. The tradition of this holiday goes deep into the 14th century, when, after a religious procession in the city of Mons, the disease receded. Solemn events begin with a procession through the streets of the city, with participants dressed in costumes of the medieval era. Doudou ends with the staged battle of St. George and the dragon. Many centuries ago, the dragon broke into the city streets, but he was defeated by St. George. Since then, each year a procession led by the chariot of the saint makes a circle around Mons, after which the staged battle of the dragon with St. George takes place. … Open

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