Field of Remembrance opens at Belfast City Hall
The Last Post was played during the opening ceremony on Monday.
A Field of Remembrance in honour of members of the armed forces who died in service has opened at Belfast City Hall.
The Last Post was played and a two-minute silence was observed during a service at the official opening on Monday.
Tributes were also laid by VIPs attending the service, including deputy lord mayor Hedley Abernethy and the national vice chairman of the Royal British Legion, Paul Harris.
The Royal British Legion (RBL) has invited members of the public across Northern Ireland to visit the Field of Remembrance in the weeks leading up to Armistice Day.
A Field of Remembrance is also open at Westminster, Cardiff Castle and the RBL National Remembrance Gardens in Staffordshire.
Bethany Ferris, RBL public affairs manager in Northern Ireland, said the fields allow people to take a moment to pause and pay tribute to the fallen.
“Remembrance is part of our nation’s culture and means so much to so many people,” she said.
“The Belfast Field of Remembrance allows people to take a moment to pause and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
“Tributes are available at poppy stalls across Northern Ireland, and we’d welcome anyone who wishes to lay a tribute of any faith to visit and reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of those who gave so much for our country.”
The Belfast Field of Remembrance will be open daily until November 12.