Thursday, July 06, 2006
Ommegang
Tuesday, July 4 was the festival called Ommegang: from the Flemish words "omme" (around) and "gang" (walk). It cost a fortune to get tickets to see the show in Grand Place, which is also attended by the King and Queen etc. But we went to catch the procession leading to Grand Place from Sablon. I am glad I saw it but I would not recomend making a trip to see this.
It has been very hot the last week, with temperatures hovering around 30C, with little releif at night. The artisans participating in this parade were dressed very warmly and seemed very uncomfortable. But, and we are no longer surprised by this kind of stuff, the parade was followed by a giant keg of beer with taps being pulled by horses.
# posted by Us : 12:17 p.m.
Hangman
