15th July 2015 - Laying down of wreaths by Markus Meckel
While visiting Namibia from 15 July - 19 July 2015 in order to hold public lectures at UNAM and DHPS, Mr Markus Meckel in his capacity as President of the German War Graves Commission, lay wreaths at the Swakopmund Memorial Park Cemetery and at the grave of the Herero Chief Samuel Maharero in Okahandja.
In addition, Mr Meckel attended the unveiling of a plaque at the "All Believers House of Prayers" in Ombujomumbonde. This project was financially supported through the micro-project fund of the German Embassy. The "All Believers House of Prayers" brings together people from different denominations and offers the local communities a place to pray together as well as a venue to organise community events.
Dates and Venues:
17 July 2015: 10:00 Swakopmund Memorial Park Cemetery, Kramersdorf, laying down of wreath
18 July 2015: approx. 9:00 Okahandja, grave of the Herero Chief Samuel Maharero, laying down of wreath
19 July 2015: 10:00-13:00 Unveiling of the plaque and inauguration of the "All Believers House of Prayers" in Ombujomumbonde
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