{"id":"3362","t":"Goliath Giant of Ath ","t_s":-1,"tags":["3301","3309"],"thumb":{"fid":"4453","styles":{"circle_medium":"circle_medium_4453","circle_mini":"circle_mini_4453"},"ext":"png"},"pics":["4223"],"loc":"3335","loc_map":"3660","body":"<p>Part of the folkore traditions of Belgium and northern France, Giants are enormous figures which represent real or fictitious characters. Following a ritual dating from the Medieval period, they are carried along the streets and dance during carnivals, flea markets, fetes, fairs and other celebrations. Goliath, the giant of the crossbowmen, made his first appearance in the 15th century. He is now the symbol of Ath, a small town in the Walloon Region.<\/p>\r\n","fav":"0","fav_l":"0","don":"The Athois Circle of Brussels ","d_y":2005,"d_m":9,"d_d":17,"d_s":-1}