Memorial ceremonies

Quebec commemorative ceremonies honor memories, historical events and significant persons through solemn and respectful gatherings. Each commemorative ceremony recalls significant moments of our collective history: wars, tragedies, victories or important anniversaries. Commemorative ceremonies include wreath laying, moments of silence, official speeches and sometimes reenactments. These ceremonies occur on symbolic dates: Remembrance Day, historical anniversaries or specific commemorations. Commemorative ceremonies value duty of memory, historical transmission and respect toward past. Attending commemorative ceremony allows contemplating, understanding historical heritages and participating in collective memory. Ceremonies embody respect for past and intergenerational bonds. Solemn and significant moments of historical recognition.