- Folklore and Tradition
This unique celebration dates back to 1937. It was thought of by artist Pierre Nothomb. The forest blessing takes place in Habay-La-Neuve every year, the last weekend of September.
Program
Poets, writers and other artistic minds gather every year for this event, which features woodlands and hunting themed exhibitions.
- 10:30 a.m.: Forest Mass at the Notre-Dame de Grâces chapel
- 1 p.m.: Autumn meal at the Château du Pont d’Oye (reservation required)
- Hunting horns
- 3:30 p.m.: signing by Jean-Claude Servais, a comic book author
- Visit to Pierre Nothomb’s literary studio
- Bars and restaurants
The hunters horn musicians skills has been listed as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
Contact
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Event planned for the month of September 2025 (1)
(1) Dates and programme may be subject to change.
