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The Korean 60th Anniversary Memorial Service
Article by Sea Sebongile Mokwena, Sea Lizzy
Hange and Sea Charity Matjila
Photos by Sea Sebongile Mokwena |
A small and
intimate memorial service was held on 27 August 2010 to
celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. The
war broke out on 25 June 1950 when North Korea invaded
South Korea.
Members of the Korean ship's company paying their marks
of respect in front of the memorial
The memorial
service was held in Cape Town by the ships company of
the Republic of Korea ship WANG GOEN in honour of the
sacrifice made by those who defended their peace and
freedom.
The members
marched on and formed a square in front of the War
Memorial. They then bowed their heads as a symbol of
respect according to their culture and the members paid
homage by laying a wreath and flowers in front of the
statue.
On
completion of the ceremony the ship's company was
marched off.
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