Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and Madam Monica Chakwera this morning laid wreaths at the Nkhata bay Heroes Acre in order to honour the fallen heroes. In 3 March , 1959, 34 Malawians who were protesting against british leadership , were gunned down and intered in mass grave apart from the ring leader who was burried separately. President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera Chakwera was accompanied by the Malawi Vice President Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima. The President and First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera laid wreaths at a memorial Tower that was built in honor of the fallen heroes. Earlier in the day, their Excellencies also laid wreaths at Kakumbi Cemetery. Other high ranking government officials including former Vice President Khumbo Hastings Kachale; Leader of Opposition in Parliament Kondwani Nankhumwa; Chiefs and the Clergy, are all in attendance. The activities continue with Memorial Prayers taking place at Nkhata Bay Hospital Ground. A wreath laying ceremony is a traditional practice during which wreaths are laid at a grave or memorial site. It is done as a formal sign of respect and honour. Post navigation Mzuzu block Leaders pledges to support Dr Lazarus Chakwera Government 𝐂hakwera orders Justice Minister to facilitate compensation of political martyrs