A braderie or jaarmarkt (respectively meaning ''roasting'' and ''annual market'' in

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) is a type of grand yearly street fair and

street market A marketplace or market place is a location where people regularly gather for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, and other goods. In different parts of the world, a marketplace may be described as a ''souk'' (from the Arabic lang ...

found in the

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and Northern France, mostly held in the summer months. There, nearly all

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s and large

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s 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 shops in which they will sell their goods at a reduced price. This basic set up is often accompanied by outside traders, various food stands, a flea market, craftsmen making traditional tools, art or footwear (such as wooden shoes), live music (often provided by a local boerenkapel),

street theater Street theatre is a form of theatrical performance and presentation in outdoor public spaces without a specific paying audience. These spaces can be anywhere, including shopping centres, car parks, recreational reserves, college or university ...

and people in traditional garments. One of the most famous Braderies in Europe, is the annual "La braderie de Lille", France. Its gathers millions of visitors.

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