Pourquoi les Gilles lancent des oranges ?
Pourquoi les Gilles lancent des oranges ?
Avant le milieu du 19e siècle, le "Gille" offrait du pain, des oeufs et des fruits locaux afin d'aider la population à “faire gras” avant le Carême, et d'attirer l'abondance en retour de cette offrande. ... C'est un honneur de recevoir une orange lancée par un Gille, et gare à celui qui ose la relancer dans le cortège !
Quel est le plus vieux carnaval de Belgique ?
Le carnaval de Binche est un des plus anciens carnavals de Belgique. Il a été reconnu en 2003, par l'UNESCO comme chef-d'œuvre du patrimoine oral et immatériel de l'humanité.
Who are the Gilles in Binche?
- Gilles. The Gilles are the oldest and principal participants in the Carnival of Binche in Belgium. They go out on Shrove Tuesday from 4 am until late hours and dance to traditional songs. Other cities, such as La Louvière, have a tradition of Gilles at carnival, but the Carnival of Binche is by far the most famous.
What does the Gille wear?
- The suit is stuffed with straw, giving the Gille a hunched back. Gilles also wear wooden clogs and have bells attached to their belts. In the morning, they wear a wax mask of a particular design. After reaching the town hall, they remove these masks for the afternoon.
What do the Gilles do during the parade?
- During the afternoon parade, Gilles throw blood oranges to the crowd or at its members, and some wear large, white, feathered hats. Gilles carry ramons, tied bunches of twigs that are said to ward off evil spirits, and baskets in which to carry the oranges.
What do the Gilles wear on Shrove Tuesday?
- Around 1000 Gilles, all male, some as young as three years old, wear the traditional costume of the Gille on Shrove Tuesday. The outfit features a linen suit with red, yellow, and black heraldic designs (the colours of the Belgian flag ), trimmed with large white-lace cuffs and collars.
