Armistice Day Commemoration in Bonheiden and Rijmenam on November 11

The Municipality of Bonheiden is organizing commemoration ceremonies for the victims of WWI on Wednesday, November 11.

Herdenking Eerste Wereldoorlog in Bonheiden en Rijmenam op 11 november

Gemeente Bonheiden

On Wednesday, November 11, commemoration ceremonies will be held in Bonheiden and Rijmenam in memory of the victims of World War I.

The municipality of Bonheiden upholds the tradition of commemorating the victims of World War I. Two ceremonies are scheduled for Wednesday, November 11.
The first commemoration begins at 11:00 AM at the cemetery in Rijmenam (Weynesbaan 39). The program includes a 'Last Post' with a floral tribute, a speech by Mayor Lode Van Looy, and a musical performance of the Brabançonne and the Flemish Lion, followed by a peace message.
Following this, at 11:30 AM, the second ceremony will take place at the cemetery in Bonheiden (near Muizensteenweg 35). This event also features a 'Last Post' with a floral tribute, a speech by Mayor Lode Van Looy, and the national and regional anthems. The ceremony will conclude with words of thanks from Marleen Wellens.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Bonheiden (04/11/2026)