Ducasse de Mons
| Ducasse de Mons | |
|---|---|
The fight called Lumeçon (the dragon and the white men pictured) | |
| Status | Active |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Mons |
| Country | Belgium |
| Processional giants and dragons in Belgium and France | |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium |
| Reference | 00153 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2008 (3rd session) |
| List | Representative |
The Ducasse de Mons, also commonly known as the Doudou, is a traditional folk festival held in Mons, Hainaut, Belgium, on Trinity Sunday (57 days after Easter). The feast comprises two important parts: the procession, including taking Saint Waltrude's shrine down from its altar and placing it on a dray, as well as the combat named Lumeçon between Saint George and a dragon. Since 2008, it is recognised as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.