We are, of course, relying on our colleagues from RTL.LU, RTL Télé Lëtzebuerg and RTL Radio Luxembourg for some of their coverage - so some of the live video streams in particular will feature Luxembourgish. A good opportunity to practice your understanding, as we are sure you paid close attention to our Luxembourgish lessons!
23 June from 09.15 until 09.40am: Magazin Spezial
Olivier Catani - who you will know from PISA in English (which incidentally features voice over by yours truly, though I won’t say who yours truly is just to keep things spicy) - and Raoul Roos present special reports to celebrate National Day.
09.40am: Live streaming of ceremonies held at the Philharmonie
In the presence of the Grand Ducal Family, members of parliament and the government will hand out honours to members of the public. We will stream this live with Luxembourgish commentary by Mariette Zenners and Jean-Marie Majerus.
11.50am: Military Parade on Avenue de la Liberté
The traditionall parade featuring the military, police, and CGDIS will this year be held on Avenue de la Liberté and in the direction of the Gare (central train station). Luxembourgish commentary here by Roy Grotz with guest appearances by Major Yves Van Camp and Lieutenant-Colonel Christopher Schuh from CGDIS.
1pm: Highlights from the torch procession and fireworks last night
We will re-broadcast the best moments from yesterday’s celebrations in the City.
3.30pm: Documentary Léiwinnen part 1
An excellent opportunity to practice your Luxembourgish comprehension!
4.20pm: Te Deum
We are back with another live stream, this time of the Te Deum in the Catherdral. We will again have the Grand Ducal family present at the event, including the Grand Ducal couple and Prince Felix alongside his wife Princess Claire and their children. Luxembourgish commentary by Christiane Kremer.
5.30pm: Documentary Léiwinnen part 2
If you thought we’d leave you hanging after part 1, you’re dead wrong.
6.20 until 7pm: Music LX
Just over half an hour of Luxembourgish music in honour of the day.
7pm: Recap of the ceremonies and military parade
7.45pm: Recap of the Te Deum
Another chance to enjoy the ceremony if you missed it earlier in the day.
8pm: Rebroadcast of the ceremony and military parade
Yet another chance in case you were out enjoying the sun!
As part of the public celebration of the Grand Duke’s birthday, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, Archbishop of Luxembourg, invites the population to take part in the solemn Te Deum at Notre-Dame Cathedral. The service will take place on National Day, Friday 23 June 2023, at 4.30pm.
For organisational reasons, the church asks that attendants be seated in the cathedral between 3.30pm and 4pm at the latest. Entry is limited to the entrance in Rue Notre-Dame.
As every year, the Centre of Animation and Recreation (CAPEL) organises its traditional play festival between 10am and 6pm at Kinnekswiss. Participation is free for both children and adults.
As part of the National Day celebrations, the municipality of Luxembourg City is also bringing back a series of open-air concerts at Glacis with international and many local talents.
Musical Programme on 23 June - Site opens at 5pm
Festivitéite ronderëm Nationalfeierdag: Fluchverbueter den Dag selwer an och schonn déi Deeg virdrun
All d’Fotoen ëm Nationalfeierdag op ee Bléck!
