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.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Construction_de_la_t%C3%AAte_de_Mettekoe_en_2022.jpg/220px-Construction_de_la_t%C3%AAte_de_Mettekoe_en_2022.jpg)
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]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ea/Mettekoe_lors_de_sa_premi%C3%A8re_sortie_%C3%A0_Petit-Enghien_en_septembre_2022.jpg/220px-Mettekoe_lors_de_sa_premi%C3%A8re_sortie_%C3%A0_Petit-Enghien_en_septembre_2022.jpg)
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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edit- ^ Pi.L (2023-10-12). "Mettekoe, un singe orange de 4,85 mètres à Enghien". lavenir.net (in French). Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ 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.