visitMons_GrégoryMathelotThe 4 main highlights of the Doudou
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visitMons_GrégoryMathelotThe descent of the Châsse de Sainte-Waudru
The relics of the city’s patron saint join mere mortals
Marking the start of the Doudou, the descent of the Châsse de Sainte-Waudru takes place the night before Trinity Sunday as the clock strikes 8pm. In the Collegiate Church, packed with people, the relics of the city’s patron saint join mere mortals.
Ricardo de la RivaThe procession of the Car d'Or
One of the most beautiful religious processions in Belgium
Recognised throughout Belgium as one of the most beautiful (if not THE most beautiful!) religious processions in the country, the procession of the Car d'Or begins at 9.30 in the morning on the Sunday of the Ducasse.
Yannick MerckxThe climb of the Car d'Or
The highlight of the Ducasse de Mons is the climb of the Car d'Or, which brings the procession of the Châsse de Sainte-Waudru to an end.
At midday, a crowd of people gather outside the Collegiate Church to help the ceremonial carriage climb the Saint Waudru ramp.
visitMons_GregoryMathelotThe battle known as “Lumeçon”
Saint George against the Dragon... The climax of the Ducasse Rituelle, the battle, known as Lumeçon, takes place on the Grand'Place in an atmosphere filled with elation.
