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UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2012 URL: http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/RL/... Description: The Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse marches are a major element of the cultural identity of Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse in Wallonia, Belgium. These military marches commemorate the dedication of the village church and attract the participation of the entire village. The escorted processions consist of several companies, bringing together dozens or even hundreds of marchers. Dressed in military uniforms, the participants form one or more companies that escort the religious procession, accompanied by drums, fifes and songs. The young people march alongside their parents in the Young Guard or in other companies. Country: Belgium © Télésambre, 2010 Duration: 00:09:51 - Support: - (0067000029)