Travel to Marolles
On the South-West side of this working-class part of the town
popular local tradition like the
zwanze - a way of life and type of humour specific to the area- is dying out. A cheeky endearing remark will be given in
brusseleir or
marollien, the dialects still spoken in the Marolles area.
This local tradition is particularly vibrant in the flea market that takes place each morning on the
Jeu-de-Balle square (which takes its name from a version of
Basque pelote that was very popular in
Belgium) in times gone by. Now and then the antique dealers going through the
brol (bric-à-brac) on the stalls hear jokes between
Marolliens, which they'll enjoy hearing although will perhaps not really understand.
Plan your stay in Marolles in Brussels