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Carnival of Binche
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The Carnival of Binche is an annual festival held in Binche, Hainaut, Belgium, during the Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday.
The Gilles, clad in their costumes and wax masks, wielding sticks used to ward off spirits
The Gilles, clad in their costumes and wax masks, wielding sticks used to ward off spirits
The town of Binche
The town of Binche
The Gilles wearing their hat with ostrich feathers on Shrove Tuesday
The Gilles wearing their hat with ostrich feathers on Shrove Tuesday
The Gilles putting on their masks to reach the main square
The Gilles putting on their masks to reach the main square
Gilles
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The Gilles are the oldest and principal participants in the Carnival of Binche in Belgium. They go out on Shrove Tuesday from 4 a.m. until late hours and dance to traditional songs. Other cities, such
The Gilles, clad in their costumes and plumed hats
The Gilles, clad in their costumes and plumed hats