Day of the Flemish Community
July 11 · Level 3 · #1585 of 2238
The Day of the Flemish Community celebrates its history and culture within Belgium. Its date recalls the 1302 Battle of Courtrai, when a Flemish force defeated the French king's army.
How it is celebrated: official ceremonies, concerts and cultural events take place, with Flemish lion flags on display. The occasion embraces Flanders and Brussels' Dutch-speaking community, though it is not a nationwide Belgian holiday.
The medieval clash is better known as the Battle of the Golden Spurs. Spurs taken from defeated French knights were collected from the battlefield and displayed in a church.