By Durell Namasani
Minister of Youth and Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire today represented the President Dr Lazarus Chakwera in observing Remembrance Day at the Area 18 War Memorial Tower in Lilongwe.
The Remembrance Day is commemorated every year, to honour soldiers who died in the line of duty during First and Second World Wars.
Activities during the commemoration included laying of wreaths by the Minister, a representative of Malawi Defence Force and Inspector General of Police, British high commissioner- Fiona Ritchie, Japanese Ambassador to Malawi- Oya Yoichi, Germany ambassador- Ute Konig among other dignitaries.
This was folllowed by a hymn and prayers from the clergy.
Poppy Day falls on every second Sunday of November, primarily on November 11th or any other Sunday close to it.
