Those big tall figures

[Mike T.]

Does anyone know what those big tall statue things are that we see regularly at roadside in northern European races? It seems like almost every village has their own version. I've no idea what they are, what they're called and a Google search didn't find them. I saw a few of them at PR on Sunday.

[Derf]

"Giants are large figures that represent the folk tradition of a particular city or community. They are made to dance in the streets on holidays and in processions with celebrations."

See Giant figures - Wikimedia Commons

With video: A motley coat: More Giants of Flanders background info!

Hope that helps,
Derf

[Mike T.]

Hope that helps,

It sure did. Thank you very much Derf.

[atpjunkie]

Giants in Western Europe

next year they'll have one in a QS Team Kit