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.

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Gilles de Binche 1
Gilles of Binche canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf carnival performer
cultural tradition
intangible cultural heritage element
accompaniedBy drummers
ageRange boys and men
appearsIn Binche town streets
associatedWith Binche
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
ostrich-feather hats
ritualized procession
wax masks
originatesFrom Binche, Hainaut, Belgium
linked to: Binche, Belgium
partOf Carnival of Binche
performAt Binche Carnival
linked to: Carnival of Binche
performedDuring pre-Lenten carnival period
performedOn Shrove Tuesday
recognizedBy UNESCO
religiousContext Catholic calendar
roleInCarnival central figure
seasonalContext pre-Easter festivities
symbolizes fertility
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
elaborate costume
feathered hat
stuffed shirt and trousers
wax mask
wooden clogs

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Binche hasTraditionalFigure Gilles of Binche
Gilles Binchois alternativeName Gilles de Binche
linked to: Gilles of Binche