During the 25th edition of the Folknam festival in Namur, a resident set a strange record by winning the competition for the largest “djote” (a specialty of Nivelles) eater. He managed to swallow an impressive 2.5kg of this dish, breaking his own record from the previous year. The festival will feature a nocturnal sound and light show, a craft market, and a historic village on the Place d’Armes, where the public can see craftsmen at work and learn regarding several Namur folk groups. The program also includes animations and re-enactments by various troops, folk shows, and contests, such as the “Concoûrs do pus grand mougneû d’djote di Nameur”. The festival will end with an anniversary sound and light show featuring folk groups from Namur. Admission is free.
On the occasion of the 25ᵉ edition of the Folknam festival in Namur, a resident broke a strange record. In the test of the biggest eater of “djote” (a specialty of Nivelles), the man in question won hands down by swallowing… 2.5kg of this dish. Even more incredible is his previous record which he himself broke given that he was the winner last year as well.
A typical city festival
The 25th edition of FolkNam, the Namur festival of folklore and traditions, will take place on Saturday April 15 and will be marked by a nocturnal sound and light show, its organizers said on Friday. As usual, a craft market and a historic village will be installed on the Place d’Armes. Free access, the public will be able to see craftsmen at work there and learn more regarding several Namur folk groups such as the Masuis and Cotelis de Jambes.
Animations and re-enactments will be offered by several troops such as the Medieval Company of the Furet or the Battalion of the Canaries of Namur. Everything will be embellished with folk shows combining music and dance. It will also be possible to learn regarding old games or to eat with djote, a typical cabbage stew, decorated with bacon bits and a sausage.
The opening ceremony, marked by a speech and a birthday cake, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. At 12:30 p.m., the third edition of the “Concoûrs do pus grand mougneû d’djote di Nameur” will also take place. In other words, the contest for the biggest djote eater.
In addition to a historic procession in the streets of the city center (from 2 p.m.), the program is completed by a concert by the Molons of the Royal Moncrabeau Society (from 2.30 p.m.) and a final roundregarding (from 3.30 p.m.) on Place Maurice Servais. In the evening, it will then be time to return to the Place d’Armes to enjoy the anniversary sound and light show, featuring folk groups from Namur.
The Namur Folknam festival promises to be a memorable event with its historic village, craft market, and nocturnal light and sound show. The highlight of the festival will, of course, be the contest to find the biggest eater of “djote”. The reigning champion from last year made an incredible record by consuming 2.5kg of the traditional dish. The festival offers a marvelous opportunity to explore the traditions and music of the region, experience old games, and taste some delicious food. The event is free of charge, so make sure not to miss this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of Namur.
