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Ommegang Festival
| Classification | Festivities |
|---|---|
| Festivals and Performances | Ommegang Festival |
| Festivals and Performances (local) |
Ommegang Oppidi Bruxellensis |
| Zone | Europe |
| Theme | category |
| date & Time | |
| Nation | Belgium |
| Address | Rue des Tanneurs, 180, 1000 Brussels, Belgium |
| Language | 불어, 네덜란드어, 영어 |
| Period | 매년 |
| Website | www.ommegang.be |
| Year Established | 1549 |
| Host | Ommegang - Brussels Events |
| Summary |
Ommegang is a reenactment of a medieval festival welcoming Emperor Louis the Fifth and his sisters to Brussels in 1549. On 2 June 1549, the main objective was to show the Emperor and his guests the grandeur and prosperity of Belgium. About 1500 performers dress up in medieval and folk costumes to parade from the Sablon Church to the Grand Place.
Organized by a local non-profit organization, Ommegang is held two nights at the end of June each year. The purpose of this show is to educate the people of Belgium about its history as well as to give visitors an overview of Belgian culture, arts, economy and history. |
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