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Official account of the Gov. of #Flanders, Belgium in the USA. Promoting a better understanding of #Flemish culture, history, government, education & innovation

New York, NY
Joined May 2009
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Visit of Secretary General Julie Bynens to DC. Meetings with State Department Principal Assistant Secretary Kim, Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Kendler, EU Delegation and Ambassador Régibeau. Laying a wreath at WW1 memorial to remember those who sacrificed their lives
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July was the month of national day celebrations. We started off with our event on the 11th of July, Flanders Day. This was followed by the 21st of July in NYC and DC. @yves1964 @FLANDERS_in_NY @toerisme_vla in NY @BelgiuminNY @BelgiumintheUSA @NYCMayorsOffice #11juli #21juli
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#HLPF2023 🌿 participants enjoyed a lovely sunny lunch break at the 🇺🇳 GA Plaza today with live music by the 🇧🇪 quintet “Crossbones Trombones”. A special thanks to @FlandersintheUS for making this mini-concert possible.
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We have started! #Regions4AtHLPF Welcome remarks come from Mr. Yves Wantens, General Representative @FlandersintheUS and Mr. Eugenio Amato #Regions4 #SDG Programme Manager. And look at that, today is #NationalFlandersDay!
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📅 TOMORROW at the #HLPF: #Regions4 and @FlandersintheUS host the event “Innovative approaches to the implementation of SDGs at subnational level”.🌎🌱 Join online and be part of the discussion on how #regions can achieve the #GlobalGoals. 🔗bit.ly/3pzYFWG
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Today, the Delegation hosted Lukas Dhont at FHNY. The director of ‘Close’, had something to celebrate today. The National Board of Review announced ‘Close’ as best International film, the film got nominated for the @SatelliteAwards, and received a nomination for the @goldenglobes
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Last week, the Government of Flanders renewed their support for the CERF. CERF aims to provide support to the victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters in a timely and reliable way. Flanders is the largest regional government donor since the establishment of CERF in 2006.
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It was a pleasure meeting Federal member of parliament Ms Kristien Van Vaerenbergh visiting the UN within the framework of the Council of Europe. #fdfa
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Meeting with Mr Andrew Daines, Director UK and Ireland of Visit Flanders and his NY colleague Brecht Putmans. Sharing ideas and experiences. #visitflanders #fdfa
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Good to meet Fayat bursary Ellen Caen at @UCBerkeley. Good meeting and discussions with @Flanders_in_LA colleague Wim Sohier and Prof Jeroen Dewulf, Director of the @UCBerkeleyIES @ellenrosecaen @fayatbeurzen
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It is unbelievable but Sinterklaas has let us know that he is also coming to America again. He will be visiting different location in NYC. More information and to register please visit: klokhuis.com/nl/ @tklokhuis #fdfa #Sinterklaas
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Over the weekend Burkina Faso and Flanders showed Wakatt @nyuskirball. Fusion of different cultures here in NY. Stunning dance and music.
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Cinema Village welcomes award-winning short film FIX. Flemish writer and lead Actor Vincent Van Der Velde announced the screening of the upcoming short film FIX at the New York Short Film Festival taking place November 17th, 2022, at Cinema Village more linktr.ee/fixfilm2022?utm_so…
Centered around her rare series The Five Senses, the @mfaboston has dedicated an exhibition around the art of Michaelina Wautier, a painter from Flanders. Tickets and more information: mfa.org/gallery/michaelina-w…
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Commemorating WW1 and all veterans today in NYC. 11 11 11 Lest we forget. @flandersintheusa @nycveterans @belgium_unitedstates @nycmayor @secnav Thank you to the UWVC and Commissioner Hendon and thanks to Col Marc Bouthe of the Belgian Mission to the UN.
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Flemish Belgian Oscars candidate 'Close', directed by Lukas Dhondt screened for an Oscar voting public last night in NYC at The Crosby hotel. Moving and positive comments from the public. Happy that the Delegation of Flanders was able to support this screening. Goodluck Lukas.
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