In the year 1916, 25th April was
official announced as Anzac Day, since then every year it is commemorated on
the same day. This year Anzac day will be commemorated on Thursday, 25th
April 2014. Anzac day is commemorated in remembrance of the brave soldiers who
served and died at Gallipoli during the World War 1 in Australia and New
Zealand. In case, if you are interested you can check our Anzac day 2014 blog too, where we have
provided more information and history of this day.
History about Anzac day
During the World War 1, Turkey was on the
side with Germany, Australia and New Zealand were on the sides of British and
France. To win over the War it was
important to take down Turkey. So Australia and New Zealand decided to team up
and take down Turkey and capture Constantinople. To make this happen,
Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed at a beach at Gallipoli on 25th
April. The soldiers who fought at
Gallipoli were called Anzac’s and the beach they landed was named as Anzac
Cove. The fight lasted for 8 months facing heavy casualties. After the return
of the Anzac Soldiers from Gallipoli, in 1916 on 25h April was commemorated in
remembrance of the soldiers who died at Gallipoli.
Anzac day 2014.
Every year Anzac Day commemorative service
and Dawn services are held at different places in Australia and New Zealand. As
tradition Dawn services are held in the morning and later in the Day Anzac Day services
2014 is held at War memorial. Anzac day Ceremony and Dawn Services are also
held internationally, like in France, England, Turkey, Belgium.
Our Times.
Anzac Day starts with Dawn service at 5:30
in the morning at different places. Commemorative services are held during day
at 10:00 which is attended by Prime Minister and Governor General. During the
Day, Veterans and women’s get together at different city centers and take part
in marches.
People from trough out the country both in
Australia and New Zealand, attend Dawn service and Commemorative Service , to
pay their tribute to the soldiers who service and died at Gallipoli.
