比利时的国王日到底是什么节日？Discover King’s Day of Belgium

比利时国王日

到底是什么节日？

Discover King’s Day of Belgium

每年11月15日，比利时王国都会举行一场庄严而意义深远的庆典——国王日（King’s Day）。这一天既不是国王的生日，也不是全国性的假期，却象征着国家的延续与团结。

Every year on 15 November, Belgium commemorates theKing’s Day, a solemn celebration of the monarchy and the Belgian state. It is neither the King’s actual birthday nor a public holiday, yet it carries deep historical and symbolic importance.

© BELGA PHOTO JAMES ARTHUR GEKIERE

节日的由来

Origins of the Celebration

比利时于 1830 年脱离荷兰独立，次年由利奥波德一世（Leopold I）登基成为首任国王。

Belgium became independent in 1830, and King Leopold I took the throne the following year.

后来，其继任者利奥波德二世（Leopold II）于 1866 年 正式将 11 月 15 日 定为“国王日”。

In 1866, his successor King Leopold II designated 15 November as the official King’s Day.

日期的选择源于天主教传统的“圣人名日（Name Day）”。在教会历中，11 月 15 日 是圣利奥波德与圣大亚伯尔 的纪念日。比利时多位国王都以这两个名字命名，因此这一天成为象征性地纪念“君主与国家”的日子。

The choice of date comes from the Catholic “Name Day” tradition. November 15 is the Day of St Leopold and St Albert the Great, both names held by Belgian monarchs. Hence, the day symbolically honours the monarch and the institution of the crown.

从教会到国家仪式

From Church to State Ceremony

国王日当天上午，在布鲁塞尔的圣米歇尔与圣古都勒大教堂（St Michael & St Gudula Cathedral）举行感恩礼拜（Te Deum）。王室成员、政府官员、外交代表等出席，祈祷国家昌盛与团结。礼拜通常以比利时三种官方语言（法语、荷兰语、德语）进行，体现国家多元文化的精神。

In the morning of King’s Day, a Te Deum thanksgiving service takes place at the St Michael & St Gudula Cathedral in Brussels. Members of the royal family, government officials and diplomats attend to pray for the nation. The service is conducted in Belgium’s three official languages — French, Dutch and German — reflecting the country’s linguistic diversity.

自2001年起，联邦议会也会在国家王宫（Palace of the Nation）举办民事典礼，包括致辞、授勋等环节。

Since 2001, a civil ceremony has also been held at the Palace of the Nation, home to the Federal Parliament, featuring speeches and medal presentations.

象征意义

Symbolism and Modern Meaning

在一个拥有三种官方语言、由不同地区组成的联邦国家，比利时的国王日是团结与延续的象征。它提醒人们，君主不仅是国家的象征，更是制度稳定与文化延续的标志。与庆祝独立的国庆日（7 月 21 日）不同，国王日强调的是制度的连续性与国家精神的凝聚力。

In Belgium’s federal, multilingual society, the King’s Day stands as a symbol of unity and continuity. It highlights the monarchy’s role as a unifying institution, transcending linguistic and regional divides. While National Day (21 July) celebrates independence, the King’s Day celebrates the enduring stability of the constitutional monarchy.

King and Queen of the Belgians

Philippe of Belgium and Mathilde of Belgium

© Michel Gronemberger / Belgian Royal Palace

今日的庆祝氛围

Today’s Observance

如今的国王日并非全民狂欢，而是一种庄重的纪念。虽然多数民众照常工作，但电视台、新闻媒体会报道仪式场景，王室网站也会发布致辞与纪念信息。在布鲁塞尔街头，或许能看到悬挂的三色国旗，以及教堂周围的礼仪队伍。

Today, the King’s Day is observed in a dignified, reflective manner rather than with public festivities. Most people continue their daily routines, but media outlets broadcast the ceremonies and the royal website publishes official messages. In Brussels, visitors may notice flags displayed across government buildings and ceremonial processions near the cathedral.

11月15日的国王日，也许不喧嚣，却承载着深厚的历史与情感。这是比利时对自身国家制度的致敬，更是对稳定、团结与多元共融价值的再确认。

Though quiet in tone, the King’s Day on 15 November carries profound meaning. It is Belgium’s tribute to its monarchy, a reflection on stability and unity, and a celebration of harmony in diversity.

在今年国王节到来之际，比利时驻华大使馆将于今天 11 月 14 日（星期五） 举行庆典活动，与各界友人一同纪念这一具有象征意义的日子。

To mark King's Day this year, the Belgian Embassy in China will hold a celebration today, November 14 (Friday), to commemorate this symbolic day.

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