ANZAC Day services cancelled amid coronavirus pandemic in Turkey

ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day Dawn Services are cancelled this year due to ongoing coronavirus social distancing measures. Anzac Day, held annually on 25 April, is a national day of remembrance across Australia and New Zealand, which commemorates the people who lost their lives or served in wars and conflicts.

The day coincides with the first landing of the ANZAC in 1915 at Gallipoli, Turkey, in World War One. Normally thousands of New Zealanders and Australians travel to Turkey every year for dawn service.

Thousands of people across Australia and New Zealand have stood outside their homes at dawn to mark Anzac Day, after being urged to pay tribute even amid the coronavirus lockdown.

Crowds usually gather for services, but these were cancelled last month amid wider restrictions on gatherings.

Instead people were urged to hold a candle in their driveways and live stream services.

The day of remembrance is a hugely important event for both nations.

 

Via  EPA-EFE/TOLGA BOZOGLU

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