EVENTS - FOOTBALL - Honorable 10th place for the Belgian team in the (Jakarta) World Cup !!

The Belgium team finished the World Cup on the 10th position (out of 25 countries represented) after a series of 8 matches, despite very limited strength (6 players) and 3 injured guys at the end !!!

Even more important, Belgium beat the German Plus 3-1 (WC winner 2010) at the end of the day after defeating the rough Danes and starting the game on one's last legs.

Finally, I should also mention that the organizer has described our team as the most talented team of the tournament. He could only regret that we were missing few calves to rotate on the pitch. 2012 Belgium Squad (cfr picture attached) : - Quentin Vanoekel - Laurent de Schoutheete - Corentin Cassiers - Gaspard Dessy - Othman El Boukhsimi - Xavier Matton

Xavier Matton

EVENTS - FOOTBALL - Germany Plus vs BLIC Red Devils 4 - 4

Contrary to the German Plus host team - that regularly plays together - the BLIC Red Devils were assembled for the occasion.  Because of an initial lack of players, the Belgian team furthermore had to borrow 2 German replacements.

Any bad omen was soon contradicted by a fast lead within the first 7 minutes of the game : Germany 0 - Belgium 1.  Whilst the Belgian team was the better of their opponents, both in the personal scrimmages as in field control, the game at first unfortunately appeared to turn to the favor of the Mannschaft.  From the 1 - 1 equalizer up to a 3 - 1 lead. 

A pressuring Belgian rally in the second halve however ended in a seaming draw score of 3 - 3, and this within a time span of 8 minutes.  Then the German team  succeeded in taking the lead that appeared to go for a final 4 -3  in our disadvantage.  But once again, the Belgian perseverance paid of and a dry conversion of a rightful and non contested penalty - in the wake of the game and just when it started to darken - did result in the overall end score of Germany 4- Belgium 4.

A friendly match - in the nice setting of the German International School in BSD - contested in a spirit of comrade with a worthy opponent showed that the sky indeed could be the limit for this Belgian team. 

Do not hesitate to visit the photo gallery (there are 2 photo series - 1 with courtesy from Randolph Wintgens and 1 from the Webmaster)

Photo Gallery - Previous Post

EVENTS - BLIC - Blic meeting on October 7, 2011 (Jakarta-Indonesia)

Another meeting of the BLIC-group in Jakarta-Indonesia last night.  As usual the casual talk and some new faces.  Also as usual, about 35 people there.  Next to his Excellency Mister Christiaan TANGHE, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Republic of Indonesia, we were also delighted to welcome Geert VAN PRAET of the Balinese YAYASAN CIMD (here on the right - on the left is our dearest friend and regular attendee Baudouin COOMANS).  You can find some pics in the photographs section of the blog. (see more pictures)

EVENTS - Belgian National Day July 22nd, 2011

 On Friday July 22nd, 2011 - and not on Thursday July 21st as it should have been to be "following the rules of the book and official etiquette" - the Belgian community in Jakarta (and wide surroundings) gathered for a small party, celebrating the Belgian National Day.

Ophelie and Arnaud Lion were our considerate hosts and kindly shared their home and hospitality with the community.

After a short speech by Arnaud Lion - counselor at the Belgian Embassy (left on the picture) - Ambassador Tanghe (right on the picture) and our all Randolph Wintgens (president of BLIC), everybody enjoyed some small fingerfood, a big "Belgian tricolore" cake (next to Belgian waffles and 'Dame Blanche' ice cream !), some drinks and snacks.

Some new faces showed and were welcomed  : Aaron Russell (and family) and Jean-MarcVermeulen (and family)  intend be amongst us for the next few years.  We hope they have a pleasant and enriching stay in this beautiful country.

The atmosphere was cordial, no-nonsense "Belgian style".  Flemish, French, English and some Bahasa Indonesia filled the air, mixing into "Bahasa Jakarta".  All are looking forward towards the November 15th "Kings' Day" celebration.

The pics you can find in the Photo Gallery.

EVENTS - A new page in the History Book of Belgium : Belgium 7 - Netherlands 2 (follow up)

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Santa Claus came to visit the redaction in the person of 'Bapak' Randolph Wintgens, our ever active BLIC president - who put two more pictures of the football match at our disposal.  Randolph also contributed the first two pics.  We do thank him for sharing.

This message to say that the PHOTO GALLERY has been updated ! Visit the Photo Gallery now.

EVENTS - A new page in the History Book of Belgium : Belgium 7 - Netherlands 2

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Dear friends

I am pleased to report the superb victory of the BLIC football team on Saturday 11 June 2011.

The local Red Devils, managed by Stefan Vandenhende (picture hereunder - white shirt and red sports shorts), sent the Dutch NIC Team packing by the score of 7-2.
Congratulations to Stefan, Quentin, Nicolas, Bram, Peter, Othman, Xavier, Werner, Koenraad, Matthias and Nathan!

Coach Stefan was visibly pleased after the game. He thanked the around 40 noisy Belgian supporters in the crowd and told us that he was very impressed by the performance of his team, both on and off the field.

We also wish to thank Ambassador Tanghe (picture hereunder - white shirt and glasses) and Madame Tanghe for their presence and support.

And our appreciation goes to Dominique (picture hereunder - red shirt - Fitagency) and Valerie Vanderhaeghen for their great efforts in organizing this memorable event.

Best regards
Randolph (picture hereunder - black shirt and long pants) Visit the Photo Gallery now.

EVENTS - International Symposium Stem Cell - Malang Indonesia - pictures

original post : http://viw-indonesia.blogspot.com/2011/05/events-international-symposium-on.html
also look in the PHOTO ALBUM - original pictures (800x600) at Webmaster.

EVENTS - FOLLOW UP (2) - West Flanders Trade Mission - Nov 2010 - pictures

The first posting of this follow up on the Trade Mission can be accessed HERE.
The original posting announcing the Trade Mission can be accessed HERE.
The Belgian Press Message can be accessed HERE.
The Trade Mission also shared a drink with the BLIC Belgian Luxembourg  Indonesia Club, posting of which can be reached HERE.

Seminar at Mandarin Oriental Hotel - Jakarta Indonesia

SLIDE SHOW - BALI - also post YOUR holiday !!

Viw Bali Show

SLIDE SHOW - BOROBUDUR - also post YOUR slide show !!

Viw Borubodur Show

VIW-INDONESIA - Soft Opening

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Greetings and do enjoy your stay. - Webmaster

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