"Doudou" festival in Mons, Belgium. "Lumeçon" battle of the holy St. George with the dragon on the "Grand Place" in the old town
The Ducasse de Mons, popularly Doudou, an annual festival on the Sunday after Pentecost, consisting of the Procession Procession de la Trinité and the procession Game Lumeçon showing the St. George's battle with the dragon. The procession game was included in the list of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity together with similar games in Belgium and France in 2005 by UNESCO. The highlight is the "Lumeçon", the struggle of the Holy St. George with the dragon, on the "Grand Place" in the old city, to participate in the tens of thousands of spectators. With plenty of action, fun and music, the spectacle is celebrated. The Tail of the Dragon is always held back in the audience and the audience try a hair from the tail to tear because it brings luck. At the end of the dragon dies. According to legend, the city remains then for another year alive. The festival dates back to the 13th century. Mons 2015 is European Capital of Culture.
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Location: Mons, Wallonia, Belgium, Europe
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