A controversial new agreement will bring commercial events to Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance for the first time.
The Shrine of Remembrance has signed a deal with a catering company to host cocktail parties and events in a move which has put some veterans offside.
Peter Rowland’s strategic partnerships general manager Edwina Machado said the events will provide people with a unique experience of the Shrine.“The most important thing obviously is this is a partnership built on respecting the space and understanding that the Shrine of Remembrance is a very important monument to a great many people,” she said.The agreement will see events hosted on the Shrine’s south lawn and inside the visitor centre, which can accommodate up to 400 guests.
“Can’t they do this in a function centre, rather than at the Shrine? Why hold it at a sacred site?,” he questioned.“It all comes down to dollars, that’s what it is, nothing else,” he said. The Shrine of Remembrance provides a place to grieve and remember Australians who have served in war.The spokesperson said the Shrine will continue to have full control of the events calendar, and public and educational programs will be prioritised.
RSL Victoria chief executive Sue Cattermole acknowledged while veterans on the Shrine’s board were involved in the decision and supported it, there are also some veterans who are concerned.“Broadly speaking, we support efforts to attract more people to the Shrine of Remembrance when efforts are aligned with the Shrine’s core purpose: to educate the public about the service and sacrifice of veterans and strengthen its position as the focal point of Victoria’s veteran commemoration,” she said.
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