Remembrance of WWI and WWII victims on November 11 in Tessenderlo-Ham

Municipal services closed on Armistice Day; ceremonies at Heldenplein and Markt.

Generic image of a solemn commemoration ceremony at a war memorial in Flanders, with wreaths of flowers and the facade of a town hall in the background.
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Generic image of a solemn commemoration ceremony at a war memorial in Flanders, with wreaths of flowers and the facade of a town hall in the background.

On Wednesday, November 11, Tessenderlo-Ham will commemorate the victims of World War I and World War II with annual ceremonies at the Heldenplein and the Markt.

During the remembrance ceremonies, tribute will be paid to everyone who lost their lives during the wars. The ceremonies begin at 08:30 AM at the Heldenplein in Oostham.
At 10:45 AM, a eucharistic service will be held in the Sint-Martinuskerk, followed by a ceremonial laying of wreaths at the market square next to the town hall.
Representatives from the local government, schools, the police, the army, and advisory councils will lay wreaths in memory of the deceased and their relatives.
The municipal services of Tessenderlo-Ham will be closed on Wednesday, November 11.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Tessenderlo-Ham (03/11/2026)