Carnival Festivities

• The Carnivals
• The Carnival Celebrations

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The Carnival Celebrations

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Wallonia has a rich tradition when it comes to popular festivals. It is closely related to its wealthy folklore with its many parades, walks, processions, bonfires, giant processions, games, and meals that are organised according to the region or sensitivity of its inhabitants. There are 1001 possibilities to celebrate together.

© OPT/A. Kouprianoff

Walloons know how to organise celebrations - no unbridled festivities without limits, but serious celebrations based on collective rules of tradition, a priviliged occasion to return to the essence, to revive collective experiences, to confirm an identity, sociability, friendliness.

© OPT/C. Genard

Long ago, from Candlemas onwards, masks invaded the Walloon streets. Going from home to home, they played the game of Intrigue at friends' and aquaintances' houses. They brought joy during the long winter evenings. These shared festivities also took place in Emael, Malmedy, Stavelot, Tournai, Binche and many other villages in the centre of Hainaut. However, up until recently these festivities weren't as remarkable and sumptuous as they are nowadays.

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Why don't you join us and celebrate with us!