Sainte - Rolende procession in Gerpinnes , BelgiumPilgrims and people dressed with Second French Empire uniforms take part in the procession of ' Marche Sainte - Rolende , ' in Gerpinnes , Belgium , 21 May 2018 . The event is part of some 15 folkloric marches in Entre - Sambre - et - Meuse , recognized as intangible cultural heritage by the UNESCO ( United Nations Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organisation ) . The march of Sainte - Rolende , both a religious and secular event , is the biggest one . Starting at 2 h 30 am with a religious service , more than 3 , 000 pilgrims joined a procession of some 35 km passing through seven villages while carrying the 58 kg shrine with the relics of Sainte - Rolende , which were placed in a new reliquary in 1599 . First traces of the Sainte - Rolende in Gerpine date back to 1699 . EPA / HOSLET ATTENTION : This Image is part of a PHOTO SET ▶ 기사 제보 및 문의 ▶ 내 생활 에 흥 이 나 는 최신 트렌드    ▶ 사진 구매 문의