Buggenhout Commemorates Armistice with Ceremonies

Commemorations on November 1 and 11 honor victims of World Wars and global conflicts.

Generic image of a commemoration ceremony at a war memorial in a Flemish municipality, with a small group of attendees and flowers.
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Generic image of a commemoration ceremony at a war memorial in a Flemish municipality, with a small group of attendees and flowers.

On Sunday, November 1 and Wednesday, November 11, various ceremonies will take place in Buggenhout to commemorate the 1918 Armistice and all victims of global conflicts.

On Sunday, November 1 at 11 AM, a floral tribute will be held at the honorary plot in the cemetery in Opdorp.
On Wednesday, November 11, the commemoration starts at 9:30 AM with a prayer service in the Sint-Majellakerk in Opstal. At 10 AM, the official ceremony will take place at the war monument on the Kerkplein. Afterwards, a procession, accompanied by music, will proceed to the cemetery for the continuation of the commemoration at the honorary plot.
Through these ceremonies, Buggenhout commemorates the 1918 Armistice, which marked the end of World War I. Victims of World War II and global wars and conflicts are also remembered. The commemoration is a moment of gratitude and respect for everyone who has contributed to our freedom.
Everyone is warmly welcome.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Buggenhout (28/10/2026)