Watch the historical parade of the Ommegang 2022 in Grand Place - Brussels, Belgium.
The historical re-enactment of the gala fête on 2 June 1549, organised by the Magistrate of Brussels, and given in honour of the Emperor Charles V “Quint”, his son Phillipe, Infant of Spain and Duke of Brabant, and his sisters, Maria, Queen of Hungary and Eleanore, Queen Dowager of France (widow of Francis I).
This year 2022 at the Grand Place of Brussels, the annual Christian procession show case a historical reconstruction participated by more than 1,400 extras made up of folk groups, horses, giants, flags...
Friends, know some knowledge in the history of Brussels. Consider this video as one of the sources that could enhance and widen your knowledge because this year the Ommegang Pageant reveals the interesting, unexpected aspects to the history of Brussels. This video may help you see an impressive procession that can bring the history from the past to life.
This year 2022, the Ommegang held twice, the first is on Wednesday, 29th of June and the Second is on Friday, 1 of July, 2022.
The Ommegang in Brussels was originally an annual Christian procession held in honor of Our Lady of Victory, the city's powerful protector, whose statue is currently in the Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon.
Stay and watch the video until the end.
Guests 2022
Designer : Nicolas Vadot
Herald : François Berléand
Master of ceremonies : Thomas de Bergeyck
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The Heralds
Heraut 2019 : Natacha Regneir
Herald 2018 : Frederic Diefental
Herald 2015 : Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Herald 2014: Francis Huster
Herald 2013 : Jacques Weber
Herald 2012 & 2017 : Stéphane Bern
Herald 2011 : Jean-Pierre Castaldi
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Personalities
Designer : Pierre Kroll
Singer and Actress : Annie Cordy
Singer : The Big Jojo
Mayor of the Free Commune of Ilot Sacré : Allain Tilliere
Belgian journalist and presenter of the program Place Royal : Thomas de Bergeyck
Alderman for Culture at the City of Brussels : Karine Lalieux
First Alderman of the City of Brussels : Alain Courtois
Federal Foriegn Minister : Didier Reynders
Alderman for Youth at the City of Brtussels : Faouzia Harich
Alderman for Town Planning and Heritage at the City of Brtussels : Geoffrey Coomans de Brachene
Presenter of the Programs C'est du Belge and Un garz un Chef : Gerald Watelet
Countertenor : Dominique Corbiau
Ommegang 2016 Intro Song : Ozark Henry
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The Speakers
Bert Kruismans - (English version)
A Flemish comedian, he succeeded in seducing Belgium and sharing his humor across the country. This character with multiple hats will be with us to interpret the English version of the Ommegang.
Jo Lemaire - (Dutch speaking version)
This fabulous Belgian singer needs no introduction. For a few years she has bewitched us with the interpretation of the Ommegang. Faithful to the post, Jo Lemaire will be with us for this new edition in Dutch.
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The Singers
Sebastien Romignon Ercolini
Tenor
Isabelle Everarts of Velp
Mezzo-Soprano
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The Staging
For more than 10 years, Giles Daoust has been in charge of the "sound and light" staging and dressing of the Ommegang on the Grand Place in Brussels.
Thank you !