Memorial ceremonies for Nelson Mandela
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The commemoration of Nelson Mandela in December 2013 was a historic event in the Republic of South Africa . The life of the charismatic, former President Nelson Mandela moved large parts of the world public in farewell and retrospect, and the reactions of numerous governments, international organizations and many individuals worldwide were noted. Mandela died on December 5th at the age of 95 of complications from protracted pneumonia . He died at about 8:50 p.m. local time ( UTC + 2 ) at his home in Johannesburg , South Africa , with his family. His death was announced by the then incumbent president, Jacob Zuma .
In South Africa there was a 10-day state mourning . During this time, numerous memorial events were held in honor of the deceased, including the official memorial service in the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on December 10, 2013. After that, the body was laid out in the Union Buildings until December 13 . A state funeral took place on December 15th in Qunu , Eastern Cape Province, where he was also buried.
Official State Act
The government of South Africa ordered a 10-day national mourning, all flags on buildings of the authorities were raised at half-mast .
On December 9th, the government announced that at least 80 heads of state or government would travel to South Africa to attend the memorial service. From Africa these were the presidents of Equatorial Guinea , Benin , Botswana , Burundi , the Democratic Republic of the Congo , Djiboutis , the Ivory Coast , Gabon , Ghana , Kenya , the Comoros , Mauritania , Mozambique , Namibia , Niger , Nigeria , the Republic of the Congo , Zambia , of Senegal , the Seychelles , Zimbabwe , the South Sudan , Tanzania's , of Chad , Tunisia and Uganda , the presidents of Liberia and Malawi , as well as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia , Lesotho , Mauritius and Swaziland . Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma took part in her role as Chair of the AU Commission.
Other guests included the President of the United States , some of his predecessors, the Prime Ministers of Australia , the Bahamas , Italy , Jordan , Canada , Lebanon , New Zealand , Sweden , Spain , and the United Kingdom , the Prime Ministers of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago , the Presidents of Afghanistan , Bangladesh , Finland , France , Guyana , Haiti , Ireland , India , Croatia , Cuba , Mexico , East Timor , Pakistan , the Palestinian Authority , Portugal , Serbia , Slovenia , Sri Lanka , Suriname and Venezuela , the President of Brazil , the Federal Presidents Germany and Switzerland , as well as the Vice President of China . Royal dignitaries present included the kings of Belgium and the Netherlands , the princes of Asturias-Spain and Wales , the princess of Monaco , the crown princes of Denmark , Japan , Norway and Saudi Arabia , the crown princess of Sweden , the grand duke of Luxembourg and the queen of Jordan .
In addition, were Ban Ki-moon for the UN and Peter Cardinal Turkson for the Holy See present.
Day of praying and looking back
The South African government declared December 8th a national day of prayer and review.
"We call upon all our people to gather in halls, churches, mosques, temples, synagogues and in their homes for prayer services and meditation, reflecting on the life of Madiba and his contribution to our country and the world."
“We call on the whole population to gather in community halls, churches, mosques, temples, synagogues, or in their homes, to pause in prayer and mediation, and to look back on the life of Madiba and on its contribution to our country and of the world."
Official memorial service
The official memorial service took place on December 10, 2013 in the FNB Stadium and began at 11:00 a.m. local time (UTC + 2). 91 heads of state and government and 10 former presidents were expected to attend the service.
When they met near the podium, just before they each made their speeches in honor of Mandela, the American President Barack Obama and Cuba's President Raúl Castro shook hands. This greeting attracted worldwide attention as a historic handshake between the representatives of the long-standing hostile states .
During the event there were repeatedly audible, thousand-fold boos from the audience when the South African President Jacob Zuma could be seen on the stadium's large monitors. The unexpected demonstrations of displeasure against the ANC chairman, who was most recently criticized for a corruption affair, were particularly controversial in South Africa.
After the event, it became known that Thamsanqa Jantjie , who was appointed by the South African government as a sign language interpreter and who stood on the stage right next to the speakers for the entire duration of the state act, was a long-time schizophrenic patient who was ignorant of sign language , who was already charged with murder and other serious crimes. The facts that he was used after public appearances despite previous protests and that, despite his illness and court records, he was left in close proximity to some of the world's highest security politicians have been the subject of controversy around the world.
Laying out
The body Mandela was in the Union Buildings in Pretoria to 13 December laid . About 100,000 people walked around the open coffin for three days. On the last day, 50,000 mourners wanted to pay their last respects to Mandela. After waiting for hours, not everyone could say goodbye in person.
State funeral
The state funeral was held on December 15 in his home village of Qunu , Eastern Cape Province . 4,500 invited guests from all over the world attended the funeral service, including the British heir to the throne Prince Charles , the American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson and Archbishop Desmond Tutu , who initially received no invitation. In the presence of 400 guests of honor, Nelson Mandela was then buried in the family grave without media presence.
Unveiling of the Mandela Monument
On December 16, the "Day of Reconciliation", which is celebrated annually in South Africa as a public holiday, President Zuma inaugurated a nine-meter-high bronze statue at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, depicting Mandela with outstretched arms.
Other occasions in honor of Mandela
South Africa
The Mayor of Cape Town , Patricia de Lille , announced that the city will hold a service in honor of Mandela. A concert was also held in honor of Mandela.
United Kingdom
- Queen Elizabeth II honored Mandela with a Thanksgiving service which took place at Westminster Abbey in early 2014.
- On December 9, 2013, St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church held a special Thanksgiving service in honor of Mandela under the direction of Reverend Sam Wells and Archbishop Justin Welby .
United States
In the Washington National Cathedral , a memorial service was held on December 11, 2013. Since the American writer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou was unable to attend the funeral ceremonies in South Africa for health reasons, she posted her poem on the Internet on the occasion of the death of Nelson Mandela His day is done .
France
On December 14th and 15th, the Eiffel Tower was decorated with a five-meter-high luminous lettering Nelson Mandela 1918–2013 in memory of Mandela .
Portugal
The Portuguese government ordered a three-day state mourning.
Reactions to Nelson Mandela's death
South Africa
“Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father. Although we knew that this day would come, nothing can reduce the sense of our profound loss. "
“Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father. Although we knew that day would come, nothing can tarnish the feeling of our great loss. "
“He was a great unifier and a very, very special man in this regard beyond everything else he did. This emphasis on reconciliation was his biggest legacy. "
“He's been a great matchmaker and a very, very special man in that regard about everything he's done. This emphasis on reconciliation is his greatest legacy. "
“He transcended race and class in his personal actions, through his warmth and through his willingness to listen and to empathize with others,… and he restored others' faith in Africa and Africans.”
"He overcame race and class in his personal deeds, through warmth and willingness to listen and empathize with others ... and he restored the faith of others in Africa and the Africans."
International organizations
"Mandela has fought a good fight, and bowed out with great reverence"
"Mandela fought a great battle and said goodbye with great dignity."
"More than anyone else, Nelson Mandela inspired my generation and our world."
"Nelson Mandela inspired my generation more than anyone else."
“Nelson Mandela will stay in our hearts forever. The memories of his remarkable fight against oppression, his incredible charisma and his positive values will live on in us and with us. "
“Nelson Mandela will stay in our hearts forever. The memories of his remarkable fight against oppression, his incredible charisma and his positive values will live on in us and with us. "
“The Olympic Movement is mourning the loss of a great friend and a hero of humanity. [...] However, his attitude towards sport can make us proud - proud at his understanding of the potential of sport to bring inclusion. "
“The Olympic Movement mourns the loss of a great friend and hero of humanity. […] However, his attitude towards sport can make us proud - proud of his understanding of the sport's potential to bring unity. "
"Nelson Mandela was a singular figure on the global stage - a man of quiet dignity and towering achievement, a giant for justice and a down-to-earth human inspiration."
"Nelson Mandela was an individual on the global stage - a man of calm dignity and excellence, a giant of justice and a down-to-earth, human inspiration."
“It was with sadness that I learned of the death of former President Nelson Mandela, and I send prayerful condolences to all the Mandela family, to the members of the government, and to all the people of South Africa, in commending the soul of the deceased to the mercy of Almighty God, I ask the Lord to console and strengthen all who mourn his loss. "
“It was with great dismay that I learned of the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela, and I convey my prayerful condolences to the entire Mandela family, the government and all South Africans, by praising the soul of the deceased before Almighty God, I pray God to grant them comfort and strengthen those who mourn their loss. "
Rest
“Le message de Nelson Mandela ne disparaîtra pas, il continuera d'inspirer les combattants de la liberté et de thunder confiance aux peuples dans la défense des causes justes et des droits universels.”
“Nelson Mandela's message will never go away. It will continue to inspire freedom fighters and give peoples confidence in the defense of just causes and universal rights. "
Web links
Individual evidence
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- ↑ Historical handshake by Obama and Castro, December 10, 2013, FAZ , accessed on December 13, 2013.
- ↑ Embarrassment for Zuma. In: ORF news from December 10, 2013
- ↑ Natasha Marrian: ANC welcomes call for probe into Zuma booing. In: BDlive from December 13, 2013 (English)
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- ↑ Dorothea Hahn: A free bird . Obituary (in Maya Angelou). TAZ May 30, 2014, p. 14
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- ↑ http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/us-mandela-reaction-idUSBRE9B41DT20131205
- ↑ http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/soccer-body-fifa-orders-flags-at-half-mast-for-nelson-mandela/20131206.htm
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- ↑ Hollande: "Le message de Nelson Mandela ne disparaîtra pas" In: Le Parisien of December 6, 2013 (French)
