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What is the name of the traditional carnival character in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, represented by giant figures made of wicker carried through the streets?

Answer: Geants (Giants) — The Geants du Nord, listed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, are enormous figures carried during carnival and other festivals in northern France.

The Geants du Nord, listed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, are enormous figures carried during carnival and other festivals in northern France.

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