Held on the 25th of April every year, this is Australia's most significant national occasion. It is an occasion where in the entire country comes together to commemorate the sacrifice made by their soldiers during the First World War. The day signifies the anniversary of the first major military conflict fought by Australia and New Zealand military forces.
25th of April brings to the forefront the 25, 000 Australian casualties that resulted from the Great War, with special reference to the Gallipoli encounter, a campaign that lasted for eight months on the Gallipoli Peninsula. There by creating history and adding a legend to the Australian Glory.The ceremonies held on ANZAC Day: - Laying of wreaths
- The recitation, including The Ode
- Sounding the - Last Post -
- A period of silence
- The - Rouse - and the - Reveille -
- Red poppies
- The Unknown Soldier
- Reversed Arms
- A Lone Charger
- The Gun Carriage
- Rosemary
- Flags at Half Mast
- Rifle Volleys and Gun Salutes
- The Lone Piper and Flowers of the Forest So, on your visit to this fun filled City of Canberra, the capital of Australia, do not miss on to this elaborate ceremony. In order to feel the heart of the true Australia pay your regards to their soldiers.
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