AUSSIE NATIONALISM the long tale of AUSTRALIAN Nationalism as it moved through what can be termed “Empire Loyalism” within the ‘Frame of White Australia to become more distinct and sharply Austraian. it is that arguable that ANZAC DAY is far more central than AUSTRALIA DAY. See these items from my pen arising from the Adelaide Uni Dept of Anthropoogy, inspired and directed by Professor BRUCE KAPFERER, devoting special attention to its study. My colleagues in Anthropology inspired by our Professor BRUCE KAPFERER devoted special interest in this topic and i became part of the circle writing on the subject. One can argue that ANZAC DAY is more important than 26 Jan in the Ausssie nationalist calendare https://thuppahis.com/…/the-anzac-story-rushing-into…/ https://thuppahis.com/…/anzac-day-25th-april-dying-for…/ https://thuppahis.com/…/the-ode-and-the-last-post…/ https://thuppahis.com/…/australian-nationalism-and-the…/ AS ancillary “coda,” of course, one can suggest that the indigenous Australians and new migrant Australians do not embrace or pay attention to this kind of theme and its ‘songs’. ...
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108th anniversary of ANZAC Day held in Colombo Source : dailymirror The High Commission of New Zealand and the High Commission of Australia celebrated the 108th anniversary of ANZAC Day at a Dawn Service amidst respected formalities today (25 April 2023) at Commonwealth War Graves Section, Jawatta Cemetery, Colombo. ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations and the contribution and suffering of all those who have served. This year, the celebrations were hosted by the High Commission of New Zealand in Sri Lanka whereas the last ANZAC Day was organised in Sri Lanka by the High Commission of Australia. According to the publication, ‘100 Years since Gallipoli,’ a group of the then Ceylon Planters’ Rifle Corps, a Volunteer Regiment from Kandy made up of tea and ...
Sydney stops to remember at Anzac Day dawn service – By Tim Barlass Source : smh The serious stuff of the dawn Service is done with (it’s actually still dark when the service wraps up at 5.30am). The police motorcycle riders and marshals are having their caffeine fix. There’s a bit of time to get ready for the pipe bands to warm up before the marching begins. All medals and regimental banners lead to Elizabeth Street. There’s something of a carnival atmosphere here. First on the scene is the Australia Post mobile corps, attired in hi-vis “tennis ball yellow” astride their EDVs (electric delivery vehicles). They are armed with hundreds of Aussie flags to give to the expected crowds. The flags are Australian-made from 100 per cent plant material and are biodegradable. Bernadette and Jacqueline have got the prime pitch for their Legacy rosemary stand just next to the marching start ...
ANZAC DAY CELEBRATIONS – by Lawry Heyn Source:Brisbane Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – May 2022 Rain did not dampen the Anzac spirit as hundreds braved the inclement weather to honour the fallen at the commemoration ceremony at the Brookfield Showgrounds on Monday, April 25. The solemn Anzac Day march was attended by veterans and their families and included were 06 participants from the Sri Lanka ExServicemen’s Association of Queensland with Anton Swan (Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Qld) and Dr Jayasiri Weerawardena (President – FSOQ). An estimated crowd of 2500 took part in the ceremony and activities, enjoying Sri Lankan cuisine provided by Thilani Catering and the Walkway to Ceylon food truck. The annual Shell Green T20 cricket match was cancelled due to bad weather. ...
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