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About Belgium's Carnival of Binche

Belgium
EVENT NAME:
Carnival of Binche (BE)
EVENT CATEGORIES:
Culture & Art , Music
Festivals & Fairs , European Countries
Dates Active:
Begins: Feb 23, 2020
Ends: Feb 25, 2020
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Carnival of Binche falls on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday in the city of Binche, Belgium. Hailed by UNESCO as a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity", dancing, food and music are all part of the festivities. The highlight of the festivities are the Gilles. The Gilles are male performers dressed as clowns in wax masks, wooden shoes and colorful costumes. In the afternoon, they change costumes donning large hats with ostrich feathers and distribute oranges to the crowds. Oranges are considered good luck.

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Jul 18, 2022

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