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== The city of Waalwijk ==
Waalwijk is a city in North Brabant that lies north of [[Tilburg]] and west of [['s-Hertogenbosch]]. To its north runs the [[Bergse Maas]] canal, with the [[Waal (river)|River Waal]] further to the north.

Waalwijk used to be known for its shoe business.

Waalwijk was granted [[City rights in the Netherlands|city rights]] in 1303. The professional [[football (soccer)|football]] team [[RKC Waalwijk|RKC]] plays in Waalwijk.

Waalwijk is also known for an event in the city and surroundings: the "80 van de langstraat", held every September, in which a few thousand people make an 80-km walk through all towns that are part of the Langstraat region.

Some other events:
* [[Waalwijk Modestad]] (Waalwijk Fashion City), a weekend full of fashion
* [[Nacht van het levenslied]] (Night of the "Dutch song"), where Dutch and local singers perform
* [[Straattheaterfestival]] (street theatre festival), a weekend full of street performers and theatre acts