The 2015 ANZAC Day dawn service ‘Centenary of ANZAC’ will take place on Saturday 25th April at 0630 in the Main Hall of the Korean War Memorial.
This year’s ANZAC Day marks the 100th Anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in World War I by a larger British force which included the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) force. Although the Gallipoli campaign failed, the shared experience of the ANZACs formed the “ANZAC legend”, which has become an important part of the national identity of both nations. Now, the ‘Centenary of ANZAC’ acknowledges and commemorates the service and sacrifice of all the men and women who served Australia, its allies and former adversaries in war and peacekeeping. For more information on ANZAC Day, please visit: http://www.anzacportal.dva.gov.au/
This year we will again be honoured by the participation of a number of Commonwealth veterans of the Korean War, including Australians and New Zealanders. All members of the public are invited to join the service.
The service will be followed by a breakfast at the War Memorial’s Wedding Hall. There are limited places available at the breakfast for members of the public. Members of the Australian community wanting to attend the breakfast should send an e-mail with the ‘ANZAC Day Breakfast’ in the subject line to the Australian Embassy at [email protected]. You will be advised by return email if you have secured a place at breakfast.
Date & Time: Saturday 25 April at 6:30am
Venue: Korea War Memorial