Carnival of Binche
Annual event preceding Ash Wednesday in Binche, Belgium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Carnival of Binche (French: Carnaval de Binche) is an annual festival held in Binche, Hainaut, Belgium, during the Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday.[1]
Carnival of Binche Carnaval de Binche | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Carnival |
Date(s) | Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday |
Frequency | Annual |
Location(s) | Binche |
Country | Belgium |
Carnival of Binche | |
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Country | Belgium |
Reference | 00033 |
Region | Europe and North America |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2008 (3rd session) |
List | Representative |
The carnival's history dates back to approximately the 14th century,[2] and it is today one of the best known of several that take place simultaneously in Wallonia, Belgium. Performers known as Gilles wear elaborate costumes in the national colours of red, black and yellow. During the parade, they throw oranges at the crowd.[2][3][4]
Since 2003, the event is recognised as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO,[3] and it is also listed as intangible heritage of the French Community of Belgium.[5]