During the National Remembrance Day on Sunday 4 May, we commemorate on Ameland all civilians and soldiers who lost their lives during the Second World War, the colonial war in Indonesiaë and in other war situations or peace operations.
Between 6pm and sunset, the flags will hang at half-mast – as a sign of reverence and respect. At 20:00 we are silent for two minutes.
On Ameland, the commemoration is organised jointly by village interests, churches, primary schools, marching bands and the municipality. A memorial service will be held in both Nes and Hollum. You are welcome to attend.
Commemoration in Hollum
In Hollum, the commemoration will start at 19:15 at the Reformed Church. At 20:00, two minutes of silence will be held at the war memorial in the cemetery, followed by the national anthem, wreath laying and the defilé. At the end of the gathering, attendees will walk past the monument and flowers can be laid. The commemoration can be followed live via Protestants Ameland's YouTube channel until about 19:50.
The ceremony can be followed live until about 19:50.
Address Reformed Church
Oosterlaan 2
9161 AC, Hollum
