It is a chain or round dance in which dancers (often boys and girls) jump, zigzag, and move festively through the streets to cheerful music.
The leader (captain of the ‘jonkheid’) often carries a bouquet of flowers.
It is mainly danced in a limited number of villages along the Belgian-Dutch border.
Originally only for unmarried young people, now for everyone.
It is part of processions such as the ‘Broonk’ in Eijsden.
It is intangible cultural heritage and is still kept alive.
In short: a cheerful, collective street dance with a long tradition in the Meuse region.
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