Eight things to do in Belgium, the melting pot of Europe

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Belgium has very much punched above its weight in the global culture.

Top attractions include indulging in Belgian snacks, spotting street art and viewing the world's most stolen painting.

ST PHOTOS: YAMINI CHINNUSWAMY

BRUSSELS – Belgium and Singapore have a lot in common. For one thing, both are small countries. Each has also been influenced by its respective regional neighbours. This confluence has resulted in a melting pot of a national identity in both locales.  

But, as someone who had mostly associated Belgium with chocolates and the Tintin comics, I wondered what else the country would have to offer. 

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