Wale

Hierdie artikel handel oor die etniese groep. Vir die taal, sien Waals.

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Die Wale (Frans: Wallons, [walɔ̃]; Waals: Walons) is 'n Franstalige volk wat in België, hoofsaaklik in Wallonië, leef. Wale is 'n kenmerkende etniese gemeenskap binne België. Ethnic Groups Worldwide, a ready reference Handbook, David Levinson, ORYX Press, (ISBN 1-57356-019-7), bl. 13 : « Walloons are identified through their residence in Wallonia and by speaking dialects of French. They, too, are descended from the original Celtic inhabitants of the region and Romans and Franks who arrived later. Walloons are mainly Roman Catholic. » Belangrike historiese en antropologiese kriteria (godsdiens, taal, tradisies en folklore) verbind Wale met die Franse volk. Ethnic Groups Worldwide, a ready reference Handbook, David Levinson, ORYX Press, ISBN 1-57356-019-7, bl. 13 : "Walloon culture was heavely influenced by the French" The Encyclopedia of the Peoples of the World, A Henri Holt Reference Book, bl. 645 : « Culturally there is continuity between the French and the Walloons, Wallon culture consisting mainly of dialect literary productions. While historically most Wallons came within France's cultural orbit Meer algemeen verwys die term ook na die inwoners van die Waalse Streek. Hulle praat plaaslike tale soos Waals (met Pikardies in die weste en Lorreins in die suide). Wale is die afstammelinge van Galloromeine met 'n Germaans-Frankiese vermenging.

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