Dancing procession in Echternach

The dancing procession in Echternach is an annual Roman Catholic procession held in Echternach, in eastern Luxembourg. Echternach's is the last traditionnel dancing procession in Europe.
The procession was yesterday, it is held every Whit Tuesday around the streets of the city of Echternach. It honours Willibrord, the patron saint of Luxembourg.
Thousands of pilgrims, traditionnally clothed in black and white are dancing throw the streets. The procession begins on the Sauer bridge and ends in the basilica where is the tomb of Willibrord. A lot of bands are also in the procession playing a special music. Here you can see a little video (scroll to the bottom of the page).
The procession took place annually without interruption until 1777, than is was forbidden by the church. It was recommenced in 1802 and has continued ever since.
Next year it will be on the list of world cultural heritage.