ANZAC Day occurs on 25 April since 1916. The date itself marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey in 1915.
2721 New Zealanders - almost one in four of those who served on Gallipoli died. Photos: Ellen Yule 2Ways Company Limited - New Zealand Tailored Study and Tour Solutions www.2ways-world.com |
A typical commemoration begins with a march at 6am by returned service personnel before dawn to the local war memorial.
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Military personnel and returned servicemen and women form up about the memorial, joined by other members of the community. They march behind banners and standards.
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New Zealand Navy in the dawn march
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A short service follows with a prayer, hymns (including 'Lest we forget'). The last post is then played, and this is followed by a minute's silence and the reveille. A brief address follows, after which the hymn 'Recessional' is sung. The service concludes with a prayer and the singing of the national anthem.
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Cadets in the dawn march
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The Anzac parade takes place later on the morning of 25 April. The march proceeds to the local war memorial.
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No excuse to get into a war.
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The red poppy has become a symbol of war remembrance the world over. Kiwis wear the poppy on ANZAC day to remember those who died in war or who still serve.
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various organisations and members of the public lay wreaths on ANZAC day
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St John senior volunteer
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an officer of NZ Air Force
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Returned service personnel wear their medals.
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young volunteers of St John
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Christchurch Mayor Garry Moore shows the scout boys the mayoral garment and gear after ANZAC morning ceremony.
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Christchurch Mayor Garry Moore accepts Ellen's interview for the local Chinese newspaper about ANZAC ceremony.
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which is the global culture - powerful death or peaceful life?
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medals are engraved with braveness, honor and contribution
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Kiwis are proud of their war-free country.
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Be ANZAC Kiwi, mate! - 2Ways postcard of ANZAC Day 2008
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