The ceinture fléchée (French for arrowed belt) is a type of colorful belt, a traditional folkloric garment of the Quebec people's ancestors of the 19th century (of the Lower Canada, Canada East and early confederation eras). The Métis also made arrowed belts. In some ways, the ceinture fléchée is to Quebec as the kilt is to the Scotland.
It is adorned by an arrowed pattern and was worn around the winter coats of the time. It is also a symbol of the Patriotes Rebellion, and the Quebec City Winter Carnival, as it is worn by the festival mascot, Bonhomme Carnaval. Imitations are sold and seen throughout the event. The belt is represented in a number of artistic creations, like the song Mon Pays, suivi du Reel des Aristocrates from néo-trad musical band Les Cowboys Fringants.
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