Known as the 'Geenzefest' in local dialect, the annual celebration honours the broom, a bush with yellow flowers that grows abundantly on the hills of the Éislek region, with a parade showcasing its Broom Queen.
On Whit Monday each year, nearly 10,000 visitors from all over the country flock to the northern town of Wiltz to catch a glimpse of the folk festival.
The event was the idea of photographer Tony Mander back in 1948, who, together with his friends, wanted to honour the beautiful landscape of the north. It is at this time that the rolling hills of the Éislek are dotted with various shades of yellow thanks to the broom flower.
The event is organised by the organisation 'Les Amis de la féerie du genêt de Wiltz' (the friends of the Broom Festival of Wiltz), and is best known for its broom flower parade with the queen.
Residents and organisations parade through the city, as dozens of bands play songs. Alongside the parade are also other festivities, like flea markets, concerts, shows and the famous broom dance.
There's a big programme running from Saturday to Monday, which on its final day includes a number of street shows.
