VENDREDI SAINT À LESSINES

Lessines, a town in the Belgian province of Hainaut, is rich in history and tradition. The procession, which has taken place every year for almost 550 years, is organized by the Lessines Penitents. The Penitents accompany Christ to the tomb and carry a sculpture representing Christ's recumbent body. The procession is marked by a solemn and symbolic atmosphere, with torches, drums and religious songs. The procession concludes with the Entombment of Christ in St. Peter's Church, which dates back almost 1,000 years. This unique event attracts both believers and tourists wishing to discover this historic tradition and respect for its history.