Derek,
Is the day purely a date of remembrance, or is there a recognised way to commemorate or celebrate it?
Obviously all Oz 'n Kiwi replies appreciated...
Andy
Affirmative.
The day starts with dawn services held throughout the countries, cities and towns and especially at Gallipoli, where both Kiwis and Aussies, Government and people, attend.
Then in the morning Marches are held throughout in cities and towns where the banners of all participating units of all who served, are paraded as well as members of current defence force who parade their colours. Includes Merchant marine, as well as all allied veterans who now live is Oz, as well as visiting allies who are invited to March.
Now encompasses all conflicts to the present day eg, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan.
All shops are closed and it is a declared public Holiday.
The RSL clubs, as well as pubs open, where all veterans/marchers can have cool refreshments and games of 'two up' are held, which is illegal gambling except on ANZAC Day.
We will remember them, Lest we forget