ANZAC Day

(This photo thanks to perthnow.com)
On the 25th of April, at dawn, commenced the
Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. (ANZAC) day celebrations.

This picture taken at King Park's ANZAC Day Dawn Service highlights the anniversary of the first major military action fought by
Australian and New Zealand forces combined during the First World War.

Why Dawn? It was the time of the original landing of the ANZAC troops on the Gallipoli peninsula in hopes to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies to capture Constantinople.
Turns out the attack on Gallipoli was full of ANZAC heavy casualties and ultimately unsuccessful.
Instead of burying such defeat, ANZAC day was created to remember the sacrifice of all those who have served in the war.
Today, it seems that ANZAC day has turned into one of the most important national holidays.
Imagine millions across the nation waking up at five to find their way to a Dawn Service.

After an early morning, we stopped in for some coffee and then retreated back to my apartment for our planned festivities : an ANZAC day brunch.

What can I say? We do things with class!

Impressed? Everyone did their part!
The brunch officially started at 11:30, with food and people trickling in and out until three in the afternoon. What a way to celebrate.

So, for those of you who are curious what the American equivalent would be, I'd say its a combination of the Fourth of July and Veterans day.

Cheers, from a day of remembrance