How diverse do we read? These and several questions were put to several prominent speakers at the Symposium on the State of the Book in the Flemish Parliament on 23 March. We could count on many lively and inspiring debates.

The dancer and choreographer Chantal Loïal (to be seen in 'The Truth Commission, 2013', among other places) has proudly received the highest French distinction 'L'insigne de Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur' for artistic merit. None other than President Hollande honoured her with this award. We congratulate Chantal Loïal on her incredible merit!

Flemish Pavilion was presented at deSingel (Antwerp) on the Day of Culture Education, thanks to Canon Cultuurcel, Kader Abdollah en Bleri Lleshi. Read the full interview with Chokri Ben Chikha below.

Have you seen the movie 'How it feels to apply for a job with a different skin colour'?

Together with his brother Walid Ben Chikha, Chokri Ben Chikha formulated a pointed thesis about the elections. This presentation in Vooruit's theatre according to the TED formula: PSWx was set up for first-year students of the Faculty of PSW (Political and Social Sciences) of Ghent University.

Dear democratic party chairmen, May I start off right away with your permission? It is telling that in this election campaign the emphasis is on the economic crisis, employment, pensions, health care, education, justice, etc. All quite rightly so. But can I say that culture is hardly mentioned, if at all? As if there is no room for culture in this