Commemoration of War Victims and Celebration of Peace in Torhout and Wijnendale

Commemorations including services, floral tributes, and musical performances will take place on November 8th and 11th.

A solemn commemoration monument with a bagpiper in a Flemish town.
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A solemn commemoration monument with a bagpiper in a Flemish town.

On November 8th and 11th, Torhout and Wijnendale will observe moments of silence for war victims, emphasizing the importance of peace and unity through various commemorative ceremonies.

Everyone is welcome to participate in the commemorations dedicated to the victims of war and the significance of peace and togetherness.
The commemorations commence on Sunday, November 8th, in Wijnendale. At 9 AM, a eucharistic service will be held in the church. This will be followed at 10 AM by a floral tribute at the memorial monument, accompanied musically by Flexband Ambrosia. After the ceremony, a reception will be held at café ’t Stadhuis.
On Wednesday, November 11th, the commemoration day in Torhout begins at 10 AM with a eucharistic service in memory of Belgian military and civilian war victims. Subsequently, the Te Deum will be sung for the Feast of the Dynasty. The service will feature musical support from the Scola Gregoriana and the Houtlands Harmonieorkest. At 11:30 AM, a floral tribute with name recitation will take place at the monument on Conscienceplein. The Houtlands Harmonieorkest will also provide musical accompaniment there.
At the monument, Matthijs Dedeyne will offer a solemn musical tribute on the bagpipes. Afterwards, attendees are invited to the annual reception in the Council Chamber of the Vrijetijdshuis. During this reception, the new board of the Koninklijke Nationale Strijdersbond will be presented, and distinguished members will be honored.
Based on information from the official source: Stad Torhout — Nieuws (05/10/2026)