Gilles of Binche
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Gilles of Binche are the iconic costumed carnival performers of the Belgian town of Binche, famed for their elaborate outfits, wax masks, and role in the UNESCO-recognized Binche Carnival.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
carnival performer
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cultural tradition ⓘ intangible cultural heritage element ⓘ |
| accompaniedBy | drummers ⓘ |
| ageRange | boys and men ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Binche town streets ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Binche NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| costumePattern | heraldic motifs ⓘ |
| country | Belgium ⓘ |
| culturalContext | Walloon folklore ⓘ |
| danceStyle | processional dance ⓘ |
| genderRestriction | male ⓘ |
| hatType | large feathered headdress ⓘ |
| heritageCategory | intangible cultural heritage ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity ⓘ |
| languageRegion | French-speaking Belgium ⓘ |
| maskMaterial | wax ⓘ |
| musicType | traditional carnival drums ⓘ |
| notableFor |
orange-throwing ritual
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ostrich-feather hats ⓘ ritualized procession ⓘ wax masks ⓘ |
| originatesFrom | Binche, Hainaut, Belgium NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Carnival of Binche NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performAt | Binche Carnival NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performedDuring | pre-Lenten carnival period ⓘ |
| performedOn | Shrove Tuesday NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | UNESCO ⓘ |
| religiousContext | Catholic calendar ⓘ |
| roleInCarnival | central figure GENERATED ⓘ |
| seasonalContext | pre-Easter festivities ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
fertility
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good fortune ⓘ prosperity ⓘ |
| throws | oranges ⓘ |
| throwsOrangesAt | spectators ⓘ |
| timeOfAppearance | early morning on Shrove Tuesday ⓘ |
| touristicSignificance | major attraction of Binche Carnival ⓘ |
| UNESCOListingScope | representative of European carnival traditions ⓘ |
| uses | basket of oranges ⓘ |
| wears |
belt with bells
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elaborate costume ⓘ feathered hat ⓘ stuffed shirt and trousers ⓘ wax mask ⓘ wooden clogs ⓘ |
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