Laure Geerts

Photographer
Out of Wallonia
Biography: Born in 1978 in Liège, I studied business in Brussels. I worked for several years in marketing when I discovered photography in the school Contraste. I soon realized that the camera allows me to approach communities and people that I would... MORE
Public Story
Out of Wallonia
Copyright Laure Geerts/CARAVANE 2024
Updated Dec 2012
Topics Belgium, Celebration, Documentary, Happiness, Joy, Liège, Music, Photography, Portraiture, village, Wallonia, Youth

Every year around August 15th, Haccourt, a village in the north of Liège (Belgium), prepares for his big summer festival, named "Cramignons". For over a century, two teams compete on this occasion, the Blues against the Reds. Flags popping windows, girls take on their dresses custom made for the occasion and harmonies sing their repertoire. Nightfall, they defy with blows of trumpets and drums the center of the village. This festival reflects the festive spirit and demonstrative nature of Liège for that folklore is an opportunity to gather family and friends in a moment of collective joy.

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