Carnival of Aalst
The Carnival of Aalst (Dutch: Aalst Carnaval, local dialect: Oilsjt Carnaval) or Aalst Carnival is an annual three-day event in Aalst, East Flanders, Belgium. The carnival is celebrated in the days preceding Ash Wednesday. It is mainly a street happening; the celebrants dance on the town squares and visit café after café.
| Carnival of Aalst Carnaval Aalst | |
|---|---|
The edition of 2024, Koesjkesmietingk (Meeting of baby carriages) | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Carnival |
| Date(s) | February or March |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Aalst |
| Country | Belgium |
The carnival was recognised as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010, but was removed in 2019 amid controversy over the use of anti-Semitic stereotypes during the carnival and in its promotional materials, in addition to previous controversies. It was the first time anything was removed from UNESCO's Intangible Heritage of Humanity list.
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