Oud-Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Oud-Turnhout will hold a peace ceremony on Saturday, September 20, at 6:45 PM in the village square, featuring Councillor Liesbet Dierckx, poet Kris Flameng, music, and a moment of silence.
As GVA News reported, the municipality of Oud-Turnhout, located in the province of Antwerp in Belgium, is inviting a peace ceremony this coming Saturday, September 20th, at 18:45. The ceremony will be held in the village square. The municipality invites residents to attend and participate in the ceremony. The local government wants to have as large an attendance as possible.
“In these uncertain and divisive times, it’s important to come together for peace,”
the municipality says.
“By raising the peace flag together, we demonstrate that respect, hope, and solidarity are also central to our community.”
What is planned for Oud-Turnhout’s peace ceremony?
Poet Kris Flameng will participate in the ceremony by reciting a poem. The event theme will centre on a message of peace, as well as the significance of words. Additionally, the open event will be Councillor Liesbet Dierckx representing the Green Party. The ceremony includes live music as well. The event is organised in reflection of the International Day of Peace.
“Bring your family, friends, and neighbours and let’s show the power of unity. This moment of unity and solidarity symbolises our desire for harmony and understanding, within our community and beyond,”
the local government emphasises.
The municipality of Oud-Turnhout has a long tradition of public events to enhance peace and community involvement. In 2005, the municipality started to celebrate the International Day of PEACE through short and localised gatherings with educational activities.
By 2010, the celebration had evolved to include public ceremonies in the village square, involving flags. In 2015, events included poetry readings and musical performances with the intention of encouraging wider community participation.
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