Anzac Day Research Paper

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see a kangaroo bouncing across the street and thinking it’s completely normal? I have to say that is it something totally normal when visiting Australia. Australia is a country surrounded by water but yet, has many things to do and see. Best time to visit Australia is in January and to be a part, along with every other Australian, the greatest annual event that is Anzac day 25th January and Australia day that is held on January 26th. .
Anzac day is a national day remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all Australians and New Zealand’s that served and died in all war, conflict and peacemaking conflict. It The date marks the anniversary of the landing New Zealand’s and Australia's soldiers on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. Anzac Day was first marked in 1916. The day has gone through many changes since then. The ceremonies that are held at war memorials up and down New Zealand, or in places overseas where New Zealanders gather, remain rich in tradition and ritual befitting a military funeral. …show more content…
Along with the governor general, prime minister of Australia and the community. The short dawn service starts with a drum roll. The ceremony includes first of all an introduction then respectively the National Anthem, hymn, prayer, an address, laying of wreaths, a recitation, the Last Post and the period of silence, which happens at 12 o’clock no matter where anyone is, after the flag has been lowed. After the moment of silent, comes the final act, which is the drum roll ending the ceremony. After dawn, families gather together and a traditional ‘rum and coffee’ is served along with an Anzac Biscuit. This gives everyone a chance to talk and reminisce After the Australian anthem is played and who fought will always be remembered for the brave actions they did for this