Passchendaele: The Belgians Have Not Forgotten

Passchendaele: The Belgians Have Not Forgotten is a memorable exhibition by the Passchendaele Memorial Museum, featuring photographs, movies, music, information and artefacts from battles fought 92 years ago. The exhibition follows the journey of New Zealand soldiers from Gallipoli through Flanders to Passchendaele and highlights the memories which live on in Belgium today.

More than 5,000 New Zealanders had been killed by the time troops were finally withdrawn from Flanders in February 1918, more than double the number killed at Gallipoli. It was the greatest New Zealand sacrifice in battle ever before or since; with a devastating effect on the social fabric of what was then a very small nation.

The exhibition has been presented in Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Featherston and the National Army Museum in Waiouru, before finishing its tour of New Zealand in North Shore City.

Along with other Passchendaele commemorative events, Passchendaele: The Belgians Have Not Forgotten will be part of North Shore City’s annual Heritage Festival (October 2 – 12). During this period, New Zealand and Belgian flags will hang side-by-side in North Shore’s main streets.

Fort Takapuna was built in 1886 and regretfully there is no wheel chair access to the venue.

Image copyright to Passchendaele Memorial Museum.

See also www.northshorecity.govt.nz

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