Hamont-Achel commemorates the end of World War I

Ceremony for all victims of both world wars on November 11, with participation from students and scouts.

Generic image of a procession with a marching band heading towards a church in a Flemish municipality.
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Generic image of a procession with a marching band heading towards a church in a Flemish municipality.

Hamont-Achel commemorates on November 11 the 108th anniversary of the end of World War I with a ceremony for all victims of both world wars.

The RAF-Memorial Working Group is organizing the commemoration. The ceremony begins at 9:45 AM with a procession by the Koninklijke Fanfare Kempenbloei from the Michielshof to the church in Achel. At 10:00 AM, a eucharistic celebration will take place in the Sint-Monulphus en Gondulphuskerk.
Following the service, there will be a floral tribute at the monument. Afterwards, a reception will be held at the Michielshof. Students from De Achellier and scouts from Hamont are also participating in the commemoration this year.
Based on information from the official source: Stad Hamont-Achel (04/11/2026)