Several moments of remembrance are planned in the municipalities of Tubize, Clabecq, Saintes, and Oisquercq between November 1st and 11th. These ceremonies aim to honor the memory of those who gave their lives for freedom.
On Sunday, November 1st, commemorations will begin in Saintes with a departure from Adolphe Dupont square towards the cemetery at 10:30 AM. In Tubize, a gathering is scheduled on rue de la Soie at 10:30 AM, followed by a procession towards the Taymans Brothers monument and the Cemetery Mausoleum.
On Wednesday, November 4th, a ceremony will take place at the monument of the Italians in the old cemetery of Tubize, rue de la Déportation, at 10:00 AM.
On Monday, November 9th, in Oisquercq, "La Flamme du Souvenir" (The Flame of Remembrance) will begin at 2:15 PM on rue du Bon Voisin, with stops at the municipality's monuments.
On Tuesday, November 10th, two events are planned in Saintes: "Le devoir de mémoire" (The Duty of Remembrance) with students from Sacrés Cœurs and the Arc en ciel school, and "La Flamme du Souvenir" in the late afternoon. In Tubize, "La Flamme du Souvenir" will start from avenue de Scandiano at 6:00 PM, passing through several streets and monuments. In Clabecq, "La Flamme du Souvenir" will begin at Josse Goffin square at 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, November 11th, the main Armistice Day, will begin at 9:00 AM in Clabecq with a mass followed by a gathering and a procession to the cemetery. In Saintes, a gathering is scheduled for 8:45 AM in the cemetery parking lot, followed by a mass and a flower-laying ceremony at Adolphe Dupont square. In Oisquercq, ceremonies will start at 9:30 AM at place des Grées du Loû, with a mass and a gathering at 11:00 AM. In Tubize, the program includes a gathering at Grand’Place at 10:45 AM, bugle calls in front of the Town Hall at 11:00 AM, and a mass at Sainte-Gertrude Church at 11:15 AM.
