Different groups in Australia and New Zealand commemorate ANZAC Day in slightly different ways, but there are some common themes:
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Schoolchildren incorporate other elements. For example, there is a song entitiled "The Last ANZAC", which is often sung at these assemblies. Literature relevant to the children may be read, such as selections from Lois Krok's "Letters from Gallipoli". School captains are also selected to attend more formal public commemorations.
In addition:
Dawn services, and services at other times during the morning, are held at war memorials in small and large communities. This tradition started in Albany, Western Australia on 25 April 1923. Services begin before dawn, as members of the defence services march to their local memorial (almost every town, large and small, in New Zealand and Australia, have a war memorial, or an "ANZAC Square") where members of the public and community leaders join them for a Dawn Service.
The capital cities also have marches through the city streets, usually to the war memorial or Cross of Sacrifice where a commemorative service is held. The state Governor takes the salute. Veterans of all wars in which Australia has been involved are remembered, not just those of Gallipoli. Present day serving members of the armed forces also march, with music provided by pipe and other community and service bands. Public attendance at the events is increasing in recent years.
The ANZAC Day march is usually followed by social gatherings of veterans, hosted either in a pub or in an RSL Club, often including a traditional Australian gambling game called "two-up", which was an extremely popular past-time with ANZAC soldiers.
Different groups in Australia and New Zealand commemorate ANZAC Day in slightly different ways, but there are some common themes:
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Schoolchildren incorporate other elements. For example, there is a song entitiled "The Last ANZAC", which is often sung at these assemblies. Literature relevant to the children may be read, such as selections from Lois Krok's "Letters from Gallipoli". School captains are also selected to attend more formal public commemorations.
In addition:
Dawn services, and services at other times during the morning, are held at war memorials in small and large communities. This tradition started in Albany, Western Australia on 25 April 1923. Services begin before dawn, as members of the defence services march to their local memorial (almost every town, large and small, in New Zealand and Australia, have a war memorial, or an "ANZAC Square") where members of the public and community leaders join them for a Dawn Service.
The capital cities also have marches through the city streets, usually to the war memorial or Cross of Sacrifice where a commemorative service is held. The state Governor takes the salute. Veterans of all wars in which Australia has been involved are remembered, not just those of Gallipoli. Present day serving members of the armed forces also march, with music provided by pipe and other community and service bands. Public attendance at the events is increasing in recent years.
The ANZAC Day march is usually followed by social gatherings of veterans, hosted either in a pub or in an RSL Club, often including a traditional Australian gambling game called "two-up", which was an extremely popular past-time with ANZAC soldiers.
With a big parade at the start of dawn where people will where poppies.
Australians and New Zealanders from all walks of life commemorate ANZAC Day.
The pure and utter reason we commemorate Anzac day is to remember the many many man and children who fought and died for our country, why shouldn't we celebrate that. Lest we forget.
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day specifically commemorates the landing of the ANZAC troops at Gallipoli in 1915. It has also come to also commemorate all those in the defence forces who have lost their lives due to war.
Anzac day is considered a commemorative event because it marks the anniversary of the landing in the Gallipoli coast on April 25th 1915.
No. ANZAC Day is only commemorated in Australia and New Zealand. This is because the original ANZAC landing consisted of only official Australian and New Zealand troops.
To commemorate the Australian and New Zealander soldiers who fought it the war. *ANZAC
ANZAC Day is commemorated (not celebrated) by people who live in Australia and New Zealand. No doubt Italians who live in these countries do commemorate ANZAC Day, especially Italians who have accepted citizenship of these countries.
ANZAC Day is a date to commemorate the death of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers in Galipolli [Turkey] during WW1 in April 25, 1915
Traditionally it's the landing at Gallipoli in 1915 WW1
ANZAC Day is not celebrated, but rather, commemorated. It should continue to be commemorated so that the sacrifice of men who fought in wars is not forgotten. ANZAC Day is to commemorate the soldiers who have fallen in the name of defending their country. This is not something to celebrate with joy, but to commemorate with respect.Celebrate suggests a joyous remembrance of an event, such as a birthday or wedding anniversary. Commemorate means a solemn remembrance of a sad or tragic event, often one in which people died.
Anzac Day is a day in April that is celebrated in New Zealand and Australia to commemorate their soldiers who fought in the ANZAC in World War 1 in Galipoli and elsewhere. see related link below.