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Biu is a huge bunch of grapes made of white and black varieties.
Historians attribute this holiday to the Old Testament episode: the messengers of Moses returned from the land of Canaan, as evidence of the existence of the Promised Land, they brought gifts, among which was a huge grape brush.
The holiday takes place on the first Sunday of September in the city of Arbois.
This city is located in the Franche-Comté region.
About 5,000 people live in it.
Arbois is famous all over the world for its vineyards and wines, which is why the Biu holiday is held there.
The tradition of celebration originated in the XVII century. Biu is also called the "cap of St. Justus."
Saint Just is the patron saint of Arbois.
The weight of biu varies from 70 to 100 kilograms (but can not exceed more than 100 kg, since the arches of the old church can not withstand such a large weight).
The bunch consists of the most beautiful brushes of grapes; it is carefully decorated with flowers and flags.
Biu is carried through the streets throughout the city.
This magnificent procession is accompanied by a festive motorcade.
At the end of the ceremony, the biu is brought to the walls of the church of St. Just.
There, a bunch of grapes is lit and suspended inside as a sign of sacrifice and thanks to God, as well as hopes for a good harvest in the future.
There the brush will be for several weeks.
This event marks that the grapes have ripened, and you can proceed to winemaking.
Historians attribute this holiday to the Old Testament episode: the messengers of Moses returned from the land of Canaan, as evidence of the existence of the Promised Land, they brought gifts, among which was a huge grape brush.
The holiday takes place on the first Sunday of September in the city of Arbois.
This city is located in the Franche-Comté region.
About 5,000 people live in it.
Arbois is famous all over the world for its vineyards and wines, which is why the Biu holiday is held there.
The tradition of celebration originated in the XVII century. Biu is also called the "cap of St. Justus."
Saint Just is the patron saint of Arbois.
The weight of biu varies from 70 to 100 kilograms (but can not exceed more than 100 kg, since the arches of the old church can not withstand such a large weight).
The bunch consists of the most beautiful brushes of grapes; it is carefully decorated with flowers and flags.
Biu is carried through the streets throughout the city.
This magnificent procession is accompanied by a festive motorcade.
At the end of the ceremony, the biu is brought to the walls of the church of St. Just.
There, a bunch of grapes is lit and suspended inside as a sign of sacrifice and thanks to God, as well as hopes for a good harvest in the future.
There the brush will be for several weeks.
This event marks that the grapes have ripened, and you can proceed to winemaking.