Muchinga Province begins remembrance day preparations
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EntertainmentPreparations for the 2026 Remembrance Day parade are officially underway in Muchinga Province, with military personnel and cadets ramping up rehearsals ahead of the annual event scheduled for Sunday, November 8. The parade, which honors fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives…
Preparations for the 2026 Remembrance Day parade are officially underway in Muchinga Province, with military personnel and cadets ramping up rehearsals ahead of the annual event scheduled for Sunday, November 8.
The parade, which honors fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives during the First and Second World Wars, is a global and national moment of solemn reflection.
A visit to the Chinsali Cenotaph this morning revealed a hive of activity, as disciplined contingents of military personnel and youth cadets perfected their drills in readiness for the commemoration.
Zambia Army Muchinga Command Staff Officer Grade One, Lieutenant Colonel Jerome Mwangala, who is also serving as the parade coordinator, confirmed the province’s full preparedness for the event.
Lt Col Mwangala highlighted the deep historical significance of the commemoration, explaining that the traditional wearing of the poppy flower serves as a poignant symbol of remembrance.
He noted that the poppy represents the resilient flowers that bloomed across the devastated battlefields and graves of fallen soldiers during the World Wars.
The commander urged the local community to bridge the gap between the barracks and civilian life by attending the ceremony in solidarity.
He said the event is not just for military personnel, but for every citizen, as we have all been affected by the sacrifices of our fallen heroes in some way,” Lt Col Mwangala said.
“Let us turn out in large numbers as citizens of this province, as Muchinga joins the rest of the world to observe this day in honor of our fallen heroes and heroines,” said Mwangala.
The Remembrance Day service in Muchinga Province is scheduled to take place this Sunday at the Chinsali Cenotaph, drawing dignitaries, veterans and residents from across the region.
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