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Were Live Cats Thrown From the Belfry in Ypres?

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Every three years, at the end of the Cat Parade in Ypres, plush cats are thrown from the Belfry tower. In the Middle Ages, these are said to have been live cats. Is this a persistent legend or historical reality? And if it is true, why was it done? Radio 2 unravels the mystery behind one of Flanders' most remarkable traditions.

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Were Live Cats Thrown From the Belfry in Ypres?

Every three years, at the end of the Cat Parade in Ypres, plush cats are thrown from the Belfry tower. In the Middle Ages, these are said to have been live cats. Is this a persistent legend or historical reality? And if it is true, why was it done? Radio 2 unravels the mystery behind one of Flanders' most remarkable traditions.

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vrt broke the news in Brussels, Belgium on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
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