Anzac Day

Anzac Day 2019 Announcement Dawn Service

The Australian and New Zealand embassies will jointly host the Anzac Day dawn service commemoration in Manila on Thursday, 25 April 2019, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Libingan ng mga Bayani) in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, starting at 5:30 AM.

The commemoration provides an opportunity for reverent reflection on the ‘Spirit of Anzac’ epitomised during the Gallipoli campaign, which is so much a part of the ethos and heritage of both Australia and New Zealand. The service will honour the sacrifice of all Australians and New Zealanders who have lost their lives in time of war and in the cause of peace.

The Anzac Day ceremony is attended mostly by the Australian and New Zealand communities, but is open to anyone else who wishes to remember the fallen of those two countries.

Anyone attending the event is welcome to lay a wreath, although there is no obligation to do so. This is normally done by organisations with a particular association with Australia or New Zealand. People wishing to lay a wreath should make their own arrangements — a range of wreaths suitable for Anzac Day are available from Jamaica’s Floral Design (telephone 843 5821, 844 7676 or 0920 548 0109).

Attendees are encouraged to wear medals. Personal medals are worn on the left breast; medals of family members are worn on the right breast.
If you are attending the commemoration please arrive by 5:15 am to allow a prompt start. A ‘gunfire breakfast’ will be available following the ceremony.

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