The Government earlier had apparently been trying to keep the anniversary ceremonies as low-key as possible.

About half said they had attended at least one anniversary ceremony at ground zero.

To be sure, the anniversary ceremonies maintained the same focus of remembrance as in years past.

The monument was completed in time for the 75th anniversary ceremony of Grant's birth on April 27, 1897.

A Lao military drummer takes a break during an anniversary ceremony.

That power remained in evidence of the eve of a 10th anniversary ceremony at the site.

Reporters, cleared through the main entrance for the coming anniversary ceremony, thronged in the courtyard.

Family and supporters have held annual anniversary ceremonies in her honor since then.

On 24 May 2011, there was a planned anniversary ceremony at the school to commemorate the tragic events of the previous year.

A television set with the brand name Abacha was even unveiled at the start of the anniversary ceremonies.