| Ducasse d'Ath | |
|---|---|
 Figures of Mr and Mrs Goliath | |
| Status | Active |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Ath |
| Country | Belgium |
| Processional giants and dragons in Belgium and France | |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium |
| Reference | 00153 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2008 (3rd session) |
| List | Representative |
| Delisted in 2022 | |
The Ducasse d'Ath is a traditional folk festival held in Ath, Hainaut, Belgium, to mark the victory of David over Goliath. The parade is held annually on the fourth Sunday of August and is characterised by the presence of processional giants depicting the horse Bayard and several other characters from local history.[1][2][3] From 2008 to 2022, it was recognised as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.[4][5]
- ^ "Processional giants and dragons in Belgium and France". UNESCO. Archived from the original on 10 February 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ "At the "Ducasse d'Ath", David finally defeated the giant Goliath". La Libre Belgique. Archived from the original on 7 February 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ Fourdin, Emmanuel (1876). Annales du Cercle Archéologique de Mons, Mons, vol. IX, 1869 [Annals of the Archaeological Circle of Mons, IX, 1869] (in French). Archived from the original on 7 February 2017.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
:0was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Moller-Nielsen, Thomas (3 December 2022). "Belgian parade removed from UNESCO heritage list over racism complaints". The Brussels Times. Retrieved 4 December 2022.