The Draaksteken (Dragon Stabbing) is a large open-air theatrical performance held once every seven years in the Dutch village of Beesel. The spectacle is based on the legend of Saint George and the Dragon, symbolizing the eternal struggle between good and evil. Around 400 amateur performers, all from Beesel or born there, take part in the production, which combines music, singing, combat scenes, drama, and humor. The villagers also build the sets, create the costumes, and construct the 14-meter-long fire-breathing dragon themselves.
