Zedelgem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzeːdəlɣɛm]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the villages of Aartrijke, Loppem, Veldegem and Zedelgem proper. On January 1, 2006, Zedelgem had a total population of 21,835. The total area is 60.34 km² which gives a population density of 362 inhabitants per km².
Zedelgem and the surrounding area was home to a prisoner-of-war camp towards the end of World War II. Although the camp was disbanded and prisoners released after the war, the site remained military domain until 1994. It is now a nature park.
Brewery De Leeuw in Aartrijke
Brewery De Leeuw in Aartrijke
Loppem Castle in Loppem
Loppem Castle in Loppem
Concrete casemates in Loppem
Concrete casemates in Loppem
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe church in Veldegem
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe church in Veldegem
The sun is shining, the children laughing, playing
Full of dreams to find
They all remind me, when I was a little boy
Full of life and pride
They look so peaceful
(Moshanyana weso bo' itumele)
So sweet and graceful
(Ngwana weso bo' ithabise)
They're all so hopeful
(Moshanyana weso bo' itumele)
And there is no need for crying
No need for fighting
It's time
(Ithabise)
And this is meant to be your day, shine
(Ithabise)
And in your heart you'll know it's time
(Ithabise)
For you take your place
(Ithabise)
Sometimes I wonder why people always seem
To turn around and lose their way
Look out your window, be grateful for this day
And make a change, it's okay
To be peaceful
(Moshanyana weso bo' itumele)
And to be hopeful
(Ngwana weso bo' ithabise)
It's sweet and graceful
(Moshanyana weso bo' itumele)
And there is no need for crying
No need for fighting
Tsatsi lahao lefihlile
(Ithabise, ithabise)
Tsatsi lahao lefihlile
(Ithabise, ithabise)
Ithabise
Ithabise
Ithabise