It's a busy year for Tongeren. In May, the city's new Gallo-Roman museum finally opened to great acclaim. This month, its seven-yearly Coronation Celebration takes place. It's a week of religious fervour surrounding the veneration of the Virgin Mary that is expected to attract 700,000 visitors.
The last bell has rung, the backpack's been shoved to the back of the hall closet. Ah, sweet summertime. The kids have two months of blissful relaxation - sleeping in, afternoons at the pool, lounging in front of the TV.
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