- Folklore and Tradition
This traditional march has been taking place since 1884. The monks of the Lobbes abbey originally worshipped Saint Frego. A cholera epidemy saw the local population turn to Saint Roch instead in 1866. Both remain closely linked in the region.
Every Sunday following August 15, a march is organized in honor of the two saints in Acoz and Lausprelle.
Program
Saturday
Concert by the Royal fanfare of Acoz (Place de l’Eglise). Please note that in the event of bad weather, the concert will take place at the Pouleur hall.
Sunday
- Laying of flowers at the monument
- Decorations presented by the Company
- Arrival of the Lausprelle Company
- Departure of the procession escorted by the two Companies
- Arrival in Lausprelle
- Departure of the first Company
- Salves at the Saint-Roch chapel
- Salves at Acoz Castle
- Solemn entry into the Church of Saint-Martin
Monday
- Military mass in Saint-Martin Church
- Salves on the square and visit to the officers
- Military retreat with drums and fanfare
UNESCO intangible heritage
In December 2012, the Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse marches were added to UNESCO's list of intangible heritage.
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Event planned for the month of August 2026 (1)
(1) Dates and programme may be subject to change.
