How did Tintin become part of Belgium’s cultural heritage?

Tintin became a cornerstone of Belgium’s cultural heritage because the comic strip is regarded in the country as a serious and well-respected art form. Created in 1929 by the Belgian cartoonist Hergé (Georges Rémi), the character of the intrepid young reporter gained international fame, with his adventures eventually translated into more than 80 languages.123

The enduring legacy of the series is cemented by its long-standing popularity and its reflection of the evolving 20th-century world. To honor this contribution to Belgian culture, a museum dedicated to the work of Hergé and the character of Tintin opened in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, in 2009. Furthermore, the prominence of the medium in Belgium is highlighted by the existence of a large comic-strip museum in Brussels, which serves as a major attraction for visitors from across Europe.231