The main commemoration ceremony for the victims of the First and Second World Wars will take place this year in Bentille on Tuesday, November 10th. On Wednesday, November 11th, smaller ceremonies will be organized in the other sub-municipalities. Everyone is welcome to attend the commemorations.
On Tuesday, November 10th, participants will gather at 1:20 PM in the playground of VBS De Springplank (Moerstraat 2, Sint-Jan-in-Eremo). The site is accessible via the west side of the premises, through the gate next to the yellow door. Around 1:35 PM, a procession will depart via the N434 highway to the monument for war victims at the Sint-Eligiuskerk (Sint-Jansstraat 4), where victims will be honored and flowers laid.
Those who wish can attend a moment of reflection at VBS De Springplank around 2:20 PM. The ceremony will conclude with a reception at community center De Meet.
On Wednesday, November 11th, smaller ceremonies will take place in the other sub-municipalities:
- At 9:30 AM in Sint-Laureins
- At 10:15 AM in Sint-Margriete
- At 11:00 AM in Waterland-Oudeman
- At 11:30 AM in Watervliet
