A Tradition Born in 1549
Holy Roman Emperor King Charles V visited medieval Brussels in 1549
with hundreds from his Royal Court. To welcome the King, merchants,
vendors, cooks, brewers, musicians, theater troupes, dancers and more
lined up around the city walls and joined in a celebration as his
entourage passed by.
This festival called "Ommegang" takes place each year in summer
more participants here, and Image-in-ing
That's nice. It is not just England who can do pomp and pageantry.
ReplyDeleteNice pics! It's impressive how this tradition has continued for centuries, bringing people together each summer.
ReplyDeleteI would love to attend this festival. Wow.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week, Gattina. Scritches to Rosie. ♥
How elegant! It's amazing that its still done now in re-encatment for all these centuries!
ReplyDeleteAn interesting spectacle.
ReplyDeleteAn unusual tradition, but I like it.
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