Paravang Festivities 2025

Every summer, on a Sunday in August, the harbour area of Blankenberge transforms into a vibrant maritime celebration during the Paravang Festivals. Around the iconic Paravang, the historic windscreen from 1908, the rich fisherfolk traditions take centre stage. All day long, you can enjoy traditions, music, and delights from the sea.

What can you expect at the Paravang Festivals?

• Authentic Fishermen’s Atmosphere: The harbour is bathed in a nostalgic maritime atmosphere, where old traditions come to life.
• Demonstrations and Folk Games: Admire traditional crafts, such as net mending and knotting ship ropes, or take part in folk games that were once played by fisher families.
• Performances by Folk Dance Groups: Enjoy traditional dance performances and let yourself be swept away by the rhythmic movements of authentic fishermen’s dances.
• Sea Shanties from Around the World: Shanty choirs perform melancholic and cheerful sea shanties, paying tribute to the sea and its stories.
• Taste the Sea: Treat your taste buds to freshly fried fish or learn how to peel shrimp like a real connoisseur.
• Blankenberge’s Heritage: Along with the Harbour Festivals in the spring, the Paravang Festivals are a tribute to the rich fishing history of Blankenberge and its centuries-old connection to the sea.

An Unforgettable Day at the Harbour

The Paravang Festivals bring people of all ages together in an atmospheric setting where tradition, music, and culinary surprises meet. This annual event is a must for anyone wanting to experience the maritime history and gezelligheid of Blankenberge.

Practical Information

• Location: Around the Paravang at the harbour of Blankenberge.
• Access: Free for everyone!

Come and immerse yourself in maritime traditions during the Paravang Festivals in Blankenberge!