Hamme (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɑmə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders.

[2] The current mayor of Hamme is Herman Vijt, from the CD&V (Christian Democratic) party.

The "Hamse wuiten" is also the main mascot in a street parade at the end of March every year.

The inhabitants dress up and build big trucks with giant puppets, making fun of local and national politicians and scandals.

In 1967 Hamme born Ferdinand Bracke was voted Belgian Sportsman of the Year (the first in history to receive this award) and was also awarded the Belgian Sports Merit Award [3][4] The 6th stage of the X²O Badkamers Trophy 2023–24 UCI Cyclo-cross season was held at Hamme on 27 January 2024.