Commemorations of the 100th anniversary of First World War’s Armistice
Categories: Event
Date: 11/11/2018
Time: 10 h 30
Location: Brussels
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Sunday, November 11, 2018, at the Colonne du Congrès in Brussels and in front of Laeken’s Poilu Inconnu Monument.
The First World War (1914-1918) had a profound impact on the history of Belgium and of the whole world. “More than any other modern war, the Great War lives in the memory as the ultimate example of a mismatch between what was at stake and the price that was paid. It is the war of the ‘lost generation’, sacrificed for a cause which, in hindsight, is difficult to pinpoint.” (Sophie De Schaepdrijver).
Belgium played an important role in the conflict, not least through the courageous resistance shown by its soldiers during the German invasion. ‘Poor little Belgium’ earned the admiration of the world.
It is only fitting, therefore, that Belgium will play a central role in the centenary’s commemorations. These will include a number of national commemorative ceremonies with international scope. In addition, Belgium’s various levels of government will oversee a range of cultural, artistic, historical and scientific initiatives throughout the period 2014-2018.
The ceremony on 11 November 2018 in Brussels will close these national commemorations.
On November 11, 1918, in the clearing of Rethondes (France), in the forest of Compiègne, the Armistice of the First World War was signed.
Program
- 10:30 am Traditional tribute ceremony at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- 13.30 pm Traditional ceremony of tribute to the monument dedicated to the Poilu Inconnu (France) in Laeken, located near the church Notre-Dame de Laeken
Price: Free
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