Braderie
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A braderie or jaarmarkt (respectively meaning roasting and annual market in
street market found in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Northern France and north-west Switzerland
, mostly held in the summer months.
There, nearly all towns and large villages have their own braderie and, especially in villages, they often are one of the key social events.
Typically, the local vendors put up stands outside of their
traditional garments
.
One of the most famous Braderies in Europe, is the annual Braderie de Lille, France. It gathers millions of visitors.[1]
See also
- Braderie de Lille
- Flea market – Street market or bazaar for used items
References
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- ^ "Lille mayor cancels Europe's biggest flea market due to security concerns". The Independent. 2016-08-05. Retrieved 2017-05-22.