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The Bilingual Belgian Literary Award

The Bilingual Belgian Literary Award

Belgium honors its royal memory through a unique dual-language prize. This award celebrates literature in both Dutch and French simultaneously to reflect the nation's complex linguistic landscape.

Established in 2012, this prize commemorates Prince Alexandre of Belgium through the family's charitable fund. By selecting winners in two different languages, the jury highlights the country's diverse cultural heritage. The inaugural panel featured notable national figures who carefully chose two distinct works. It serves as a rare example of a cultural honor designed to bridge linguistic divides.

Source: Prince Alexandre of Belgium literary prize

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