OMMEGANG

Folklore And Tradition : Festivities And Folkloric Traditions

© Ommegang

Description:

The Ommegang was originally established to commemorate the transfer of the miraculous statue of "Notre-Dame sur la Branche", who was worshipped in the Antwerp Cathedral. Over the years this commemorative procession has lost its religious character and has become a parade whose aim is to show the different reliquaries of Brussels.
Nowadays the Parade of the Ommegang is one of the most awe-inspiring spectacles in Belgium. It takes place at 21h on the prestigious setting of the Grand'Place, which is ablaze with light and recalls the pomp and ceremony of a splendid celebration held there to honour Charles V and his Court (16th century). It is a celebration of grand proportions, complete with the costumes of the times and where the descendants of the nobility play the roles of their ancestors.

Extra information:

The Ommegang takes place on Tuesday and Thursday at 9 pm. The procession starts at the Sablon at 8.50 pm and ends at the Grand-Place where the show starts at 9 pm. The stands are only placed on the Grand-Place.

Horse jousts are organised on the Place du Grand Sablon during the afternoon and in the evening. It is a historical animation with a medieval village, a crossbow competition and a concert.

Discover already today the official outlook on The Ommegang

Tickets for the Ommegang are for sale online www.ommegang.be, by phone or at the BITC.

The Jousts of the Sablon are freely accessible.

Opening periods:

• from Tuesday 3 July 2012 to Thursday 5 July 2012

Theme: Festivities And Folkloric Traditions

We are not responsible for possible changes in dates and/or programmes. Please contact the organiser before you leave.