African Remembrance Day 2003
photo: ARD 2002
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A day for reflection, renewal and healing of the African family.

 

3 MINUTES SILENCE OBSERVED AT 3PM

Schedule of Events

The construction of the shrine and sacred area

The exchange of food and drinks

Purification, libation ceremony, drumming and opening prayers

The ringing of a bell to announce the three minutes of silence at 3.00pm BST

A child receiving a lit candle from a Priest/Elder and reciting the Circle of Life Pledge

Keynote Address

Poetry and creativity

Planting of a tree at 5pm

Closing Circle of Unity