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Processions and processions

In this section, processions and perambulations I have visited will be posted. There is a difference between a procession and a perambulation. A procession is a prayer tour, while a perambulation shows more. Such a tour includes images of saints, faithful laypeople, and clergy. The participants in the procession traverse part of the path of faith, thereby expressing their beliefs. The procession proceeds as a religious ceremony and takes the form of a parade.

A procession displays a colourful variety of religious and cultural aspects. This includes representations such as, among others, the miraculous image of Our Lady. Participants include, for instance, clergy, nobles, soldiers, flag bearers, declaimers and costumed figures. A procession can further be enriched with floats, giants, choirs, musical ensembles and animals such as horses, donkeys and sheep. Through a procession, a city shows its soul.

Processions have existed for centuries and originated from the veneration of relics.

I wish you much pleasure in reading and watching.

Jan van Wijk

Belgium

Baarle-Hertog – Candle Procession

In the north of Belgium lies the town of Baarle-Hertog. On the Sunday after August 15th, which is the feast of the Assumption of Mary, the Kaarskensprocessie (Candle Procession) takes place every year. This is organised by the…
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Halle -procession of Our Lady

On Whit Sunday, the Maria procession takes place through the centre of Halle. Before the procession departs, there is the exit of the processional image of Our Lady of Halle as it leaves…
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Hasselt – Virga Jesse Procession

Since 1684, the Virga Jessefeesten have been held in Hasselt. The events are organised every seven years. A special feature is that the procession is completely renewed every seven years. The parade is opened…
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Kalfort – Maria Ommegang

In the Flemish Kalfort, which is located near Puurs, between Antwerp and Mechelen, the Maria Procession takes place annually. The procession is held on the second Sunday after August 15th. In…
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Mechelen – Hanswijk Procession

A great tradition has been built up in Mechelen with the Hanswijk Procession. In 2023, the procession passed through the city for the 750th time! The reason for the procession is the...
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France

The Netherlands

Bergen op Zoom – Maria Ommegang

Every year, the Maria Ommegang procession moves through the streets of the centre of my town, Bergen op Zoom. This has been happening since 1945. After all, the birth of the Maria Ommegang lies...
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Kwadendamme – Sacrament procession

The Sacraments Procession in Kwadendamme, Zeeland, features an official triptych of praise, procession, and Eucharist. In the St. Boniface Church, located at Johan Frisostraat 5, the praise begins with singing, prayer…
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Zegge – Processie

To mark the end of May, there will be a procession on the last day of Marian month. On 31 May, pilgrims will gather at the Church of the Annunciation, at Onze-Lieve-Vrouwestraat 107,...
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