Folklore And Tradition : Bonfire
The Great Bonfire at Bouge
©Confrérie du Grand Feu de Bouge
- Opening periods
- Event planned for the month of February 2014
Dates and programme may be subject to change - Event planned for the month of February 2014
- Address:
Point de Vue
Rue de l'Institut
5004 BOUGE (NAMUR) - MAPS: Google Maps
The Sunday of Lent, (or Quadragesima), also known as dimanche des "Brandons", the "Escouvillons" or the "Feûreû".
The "Feûreû" is a bundle of straw wich were wrapped around sticks and used to hit fruit trees in order to make them fertile. This is the most important Great Fire of Belgium.
The ceremony ends with a fireworks display.
Free of charge.
Reservations
- tel. : +32 (0) 476 39 04 03
Information
Tourist information on the town NAMUR
We are not responsible for any changes in dates and/or programmes. Please contact the organiser prior to departure.
