 In 1913, the Gallic rooster was adopted as the symbol of Walloon movement.It represents a "bold rooster" ("coq hardi"), raising its claws, instead of the "crowing rooster" that is traditionally depicted in France.This symbol, also known as the Walloon rooster, was officially adopted as the symbol of Wallonia (in 1998) and the French Community of Belgium (in 1991).