A repetition for the Meyboom Celebrations was held today at the Grand Place a week ahead of the official date of the 9th of August. This is the longest lasting folkloric tradition of the city of Brussels held yearly since 1213 and celebrating it’s 693rd edition. The celebration features a procession of eight colorful costumed giants and a marching band on its journey from the Place du Sablon to the Grand Place.
itinerary of the Meyboom celebrations procession:
Photos of the Meyboom 2008 repetition:
Start of the procession
Giants arriving
Marching Band
Parading around at the Grand Place
The Giants:
Boma
Bompa
Roseke
Baby Giant
Janneke
Mieke
Pietje
