Wetteren Commemorates on November 1 and 11

The municipality of Wetteren is organizing ceremonies with wreath-laying and a prayer service for peace.

Generic image of a Flemish town hall facade with an ornate balcony and iron railings, in warm afternoon light.
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Generic image of a Flemish town hall facade with an ornate balcony and iron railings, in warm afternoon light.

The municipality of Wetteren is organizing various ceremonies on November 1 and 11 to commemorate the fallen.

On November 1, flowers will be laid at the cemeteries in Wetteren.
On November 11, the program begins at 9:45 AM with a gathering at parking Aard, followed by a floral tribute at the Aard memorial. A choir and trumpeter will perform Te Velde, the Last Post, the Belgian national anthem, and the community anthem.
At 10:20 AM, the procession will form at parking Aard and march to the church with drumbeats. At 10:30 AM, a prayer service for peace will be held in the Sint-Gertrudiskerk. The Local Administration of Wetteren and the Patriotic Associations will lay flowers there.
At 8:00 PM, the Last Post will be played in the church of Westrem.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Wetteren — Nieuws (22/10/2026)