Description
Annual memorial service marking the anniversary of the death of Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross. Featuring guest speaker National Council member Gerhard Pfister.
Henry Dunant spent the last 18 years of his life in Heiden, where he passed away in 1910. In memory of the founder of the Red Cross, a ceremony is held each year on the anniversary of his death at Dunantplatz.
The event begins with the ringing of the Peace Bell in front of the museum, followed by a torchlight procession to Dunantplatz.
This is followed by soup and bread at the Kursaal, prepared by the ÖRK Hard, along with musical accompaniment.
Location: Henry Dunant Museum
Cost: Free
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- Seeallee, Heiden
- Date
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2026-10-30T18:00:32.433- Schema endDate
2026-10-30T21:00:32.433- Bookable
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- https://giggle.tips/en/experience/1c4ac892-2d25-4b25-baee-b5d5f1558032/commemoration-of-the-anniversary-of-henry-dunants-death-18281910