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Brugge Carnival
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February
For a few days, the area around the Place du
Grand Sablon becomes a gigantic music hall for
performances of music from the baroque period.
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Early Music
Festival of Flanders
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25 July – 12 August
One of the most well known of such festivals
in Europe, this event regularly draws performers
and participants from outside the country.
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Procession
of the Holy Blood
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1 May
A sacred relic is paraded through the city streets
during this solemn procession on the day of
Ascension.
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Brugge Triathlon
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16 July
Starting from Carmersburg and ending in Brugge,
this test of endurance is a sure crowd-puller.
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Ommegang
Pageant
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3 - 5 July
Brugge' Grand Place is packed with spectators,
including the Royal Family and their guests,
for Ommegang, or "walk about".
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Cactus Festival
2008
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13 July
This open air festival draws a respectable crowd
of music and fun lovers.
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Klinkers
Festival
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July - August (tba)
This charming air music and film festival sees
the people of Brugge turning out for concerts
that range from large-scale performances in
the squares, more intimate bar performances,
dance competitions and more.
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Our Lady
of Blindekens Procession
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15 August
A solemn religious procession winds its way
around the city on this day.
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Aristide
Festival
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8 September
This event is a celebration of folklore and
fun, traditional music, dances and games, and
old crafts - best of all, it's free!
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Heritage
Days
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September (tba)
The nation's rich cultural heritage is celebrated
on these days with a variety of exhibitions,
performances and other entertainments.
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Brugge Festival
of World Music
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7 - 11 November
One of the lesser known but still respected
explorations into the genre of world music.
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