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The village of Quevy-le-Petit brings the legend of Béria, Thiméléon et Philibert back to life every summer. Folkloric traditions are still very much alive in Wallonia! The next event will be in 2022.

Béria: who is this mysterious character?

The legend goes back to the 18th century. Béria, a famous villain, leader of a group of thieves, was arrested in this village. To commemorate the event, characters made of straw appear throughout the Quevy-le-Petit, each with a different face and style...

The event starts with a torchlight march, bagpipes sound in the background through the village on the Saturday. Then, along the weekend, different part of the story are played to the crowd. The intrigue changes a little every year, including the latest marking events.

On the Sunday, the pretend thief, after many twists, is finally arrested. He will be judged on the Monday and brought to the stake,

 

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Event planned for the month from August to September 2024 (1)


(1) Dates and programme may be subject to change.

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