Like the Carnival of Venice, Binche is a festival full of masked revellers. But unlike its Italian counterpart, in Binche they all look the same. Here, men don identical quirky orange and red costumes, clogs and cartoonish masks before parading through the medieval streets, dancing in time to the sound of drums. As the procession flows through the city, the men – known for the day as Gilles – throw oranges to bystanders either side. If you are hit by one or catch one, it's said to bring good luck. Just don't throw it back, as it's considered an insult.
When: 19 to 21 February 2023