Perth Voice Interactive

POPPIES made by hundreds of loving hands will be displayed outside Vincent council’s admin building for Remembrance Day.

Vincent put the call out in August for community members to contribute to the Poppy Project and more than 1000 flowers have been pouring in since from schools, clubs, playgroups, community groups and individuals.       

The Poppy Project installation will be assembled on Friday November 8 and be displayed until November 12, the first such installation by Vincent.

Each poppy is a reminder of those who served in conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Purple poppies will also be included to recognise the animals who served alongside our Australian Armed Forces.

“Remembrance Day is an opportunity to honour the sacrifices of those who served for our country during wars and conflicts, and to reflect on the tragic cost of war,” mayor Alison Xamon said.

“Support for the Poppy Project has been heartwarming. Our community have embraced the opportunity to commemorate Remembrance Day in their own creative way.

“Through these lovely, handcrafted pieces, we hope to create a space for our community to stop, reflect and remember the 61,513 lives that were lost in battle.”