If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us 1 thing, it is that we need to deal with farewells and mourning in a warmer way. But where to start as a local community or cultural organisation?
Scientific research has shown that connection, culture and recognition are some of the key words in a healthy grieving process. Non-profit organization Reveil therefore believes it is important as a municipality, city or company to give your grieving community a heart to heart. To send a signal that no one is forgotten.
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After all, in difficult times you can make lasting connections with your residents or team. It is the best gift you can give to mourners.
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Already more than 150 municipalities in Flanders (Belgium) organize modest consolation concerts on November 1st between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.. These are serene moments of remembrance where people come together to pay tribute to our departed with local music, poetry and life stories.
"In the world of Reveil, a cemetery is not a scary landscape, but a warm gathering place where thousands of stories form the roots of a community."
Pieter Deknudt
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Technical preparation
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GOOD PRACTICES
Reveil22 Arendonck
In Arendonck, Hunting Horn Group Halali, Children's Choir 't Frisse Nootje & an occasional band graced the Arendonck Centre cemetery.
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Reveil22 Borgloon
Reveil22 in Borgloon was an evening of connection, with music (Emmy d'Arc, Harmonie Gors-Opleeuw), lecture, soup, coffee and lots of warmth.
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Reveil22 Diksmuide
Acoustic duo LunAcoustic and local poetry talents provided an atmospheric remembrance event at CC Kruispunt in Diksmuide after sunset. Due to poor weather conditions, Reveil could not take place at the cemetery this year.