Ducasse de Mons festival celebrated in Belgium's Mons People struggle to catch the tail of dragon during the Ducasse de Mons or Doudou...

Ducasse de Mons festival celebrated in Belgium's Mons

People struggle to catch the tail of dragon during the Ducasse de Mons or Doudou celebration in Mons, Belgium, June 3, 2012.(Xinhua/Ye Pingfan)

The dragon enters during the Ducasse de Mons or Doudou celebration in Mons, Belgium, June 3, 2012. (Xinhua/Ye Pingfan)

People struggle to catch the tail of dragon during the Ducasse de Mons or Doudou celebration in Mons, Belgium, June 3, 2012. (Xinhua/Ye Pingfan)

A man impersonates Saint George during the Ducasse de Mons or Doudou celebration in Mons, Belgium, June 3, 2012.(Xinhua/Ye Pingfan)

People in mediaeval style dresses attend the Ducasse de Mons or Doudou celebration in Mons, Belgium, June 3, 2012. (Xinhua/Ye Pingfan)

People celebrated the Ducasse de Mons or Doudou festival in Mons, Belgium on June 3, 2012. The popular festival, originating in the Middle Ages and depicting the combat between Saint George and a dragon, is celebrated every year on the Trinity Sunday (57 days after Easter) in the town. It is recognized by UNESCO as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.