Welcome to our site
The Royal Stilt Walkers of Merchtem are a group of enthusiastic people who want to entertain young and old alike. We organize various activities for our members and perform at numerous events in Belgium and abroad. On this website, you can find more information about our group and our performances. Be sure to check out our flyer to help promote our group!
Get to know our group
We, The Royal Stilt Walkers of Merchtem, are a Flemish folkloric association specialized in stilt walking. Our group has about 100 members, including stiltwalkers, clogswalkers, and a 25-person marching band. We participate in parades, processions, tattoos, and other events in Belgium and abroad. We walk on stilts ranging from 1 meter to 4.09 meters in height (measured below the foot). The tallest stilts weigh between 10 and 12 kilos and are reserved for the most experienced members after years of training. The block walkers move in groups of three on pairs of clogs attached to skis. They must walk in sync or they will fall. Additionally, our energetic band provides a festive atmosphere during parades with (well-known) songs.
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Become a member of our group
Would you like to join our group? You’re more than welcome! We’re always looking for new members to join us. You can become a stilt walker, block walker, or musician. No experience needed—we’ll gladly teach you everything!
Our clubhouse is open every Saturday afternoon from 2 PM to 5 PM, unless we’re performing that day. Everyone is welcome, but we recommend contacting us in advance to make sure someone is available to greet you.
