Shrimp fishing on horseback in Oostduinkerke

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2013 URL: http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/RL/00673 Description: In Oostduinkerke, shrimpers mounted on horseback drag a net through the surf to catch shrimp. A good knowledge of the sea and the sand strip and a close relationship with one's horse are essential. The tradition gives the community a strong sense of collective identity and plays a central role in social and cultural events, especially the two-day Shrimp Festival. Twelve households, each with its own speciality, are active in shrimp fishing. Knowledge is handed down from generation to generation, with experienced shrimpers demonstrating their fishing techniques to beginners. Country(ies): Belgium © 2010 by NAVIGO - Nationaal Visserijmuseum Duration: 00:09:43 - Support: DVD (0067300029)