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Pilgrims and people dressed with Second French Empire uniforms take part in the procession of “Marche Sainte-Rolende”, in Gerpinnes, Belgium, 06 June 2022. The event is part of some 15 folkloric marches in Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse, recognized as intangible cultural heritage by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). The march of Sainte-Rolende, both a religious and secular event, is the biggest one. Starting at 2h30 am with a religious service, more than 3,000 pilgrims joined a procession of some 35km passing through seven villages while carrying the 58kg shrine with the relics of Sainte-Rolende, which were placed in a new reliquary in 1599. First traces of the Sainte-Rolende in Gerpine date back to 1699. (Photo by Olivier Hoslet/EPA/EFE)
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