26 May: Procession of the Holy Blood, Belgium

 

The Procession of the Holy Blood is a large religious Catholic procession, dating back to the Middle Ages, which takes place each Ascension Day in Bruges, Belgium. In 2009, it was included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

It emerged as a civil ceremony in the late thirteenth century.

  In May of last year, this celebration is held on Ascension Day as one of the great religious celebrations in Belgium.

  The passionate Jeu du Saint Sang show is held every five years.