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Walloon media hails Pommelien Thijs's captivating performance at Ronquières festival

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Walloon media expressed enthusiasm for Belgian artist Pommelien Thijs's performance at the Ronquières festival.
  • Her first performance on Walloon soil was met with positive reviews, noting her charm and connection with the audience.
  • Media outlets highlighted her success in winning over the French-speaking audience.

Walloon media outlets have enthusiastically covered Belgian singer Pommelien Thijs's recent performance at the Ronquières festival. Her debut on Walloon territory was met with widespread acclaim, with reports suggesting she more than lived up to expectations.

Even though she sings in Dutch, there is still a connection.

— Walloon mediaDescribing Pommelien Thijs's performance and audience connection.

Publications noted a palpable connection between Thijs and the audience, even as she sang in Dutch. Phrases like "even though she sings in Dutch, there is still a connection" captured the sentiment, indicating her ability to transcend language barriers.

She more than lived up to her promises.

— Walloon mediaPraising Pommelien Thijs's performance.

Reports from the festival highlighted her charisma, with articles suggesting that the French-speaking attendees were captivated by her performance. "Even in Ronquières, it seems the French-speakers have fallen for her charm," one sentiment captured the positive reception. The media coverage indicates a successful first outing for Thijs in Wallonia, generating significant buzz.

Even in Ronquières, it seems the French-speakers have fallen for her charm.

— Walloon mediaCommenting on Pommelien Thijs's appeal to the audience.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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