Mettekoe is a folklore giant built in Petit-Enghien, Belgium, on August 23, 2022, and introduced to the public on September 18 of the same year....[1] 'Mettekoe' translates to 'monkey' in the Enghiennois dialect.
Mettekoe serves as the mascot of the charitable association 'Les Amis de Mettekoe' whose purpose is to raise funds to assist the orangutans of Borneo.[2] Gathered around their giant, these volunteers regularly organize events such as gatherings of giants, concerts, and other charitable activities[3]
Mettekoe aims to draw attention to the protection of orangutans and humanity's ability to rectify the harm it can cause to its environment[4]
During the spring of 2023, Mettekoe was spotted by the Petticoat Government collective during one of its outings and was invited to represent Belgium, along with a few other giants, at the International Contemporary Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale in 2024[5][6]
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- ^ rédaction, La (2022-05-07). "Les 5 choses à savoir sur l'orang-outan, un grand singe menacé". Geo.fr (in French). Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Pi.L (2023-10-14). "Mettekoe invite le NATO Jazz Orchestra à Enghien". lavenir.net (in French). Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Géants de Belgique (et des environs)". blog.seniorennet.be. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Le géant Mettekoe d'Enghien va représenter la Belgique lors de la prochaine biennale de Venise". www.notele.be (in French). 16 March 2020. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Le projet " Petticoat Government " représentera la Belgique à la 60ème Biennale de Venise". www.culture.be (in French). 2023-04-28. Retrieved 2023-10-14.