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WW1 100

Tuesday, 01 April 2014

17:08:08

Anzac Day is on Friday, 25 April 2014.

We remember

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

Anzac poppy

The red poppy has become a symbol of war remembrance the world over. People in many countries wear the poppy to remember those who died in war or who still serve. In many countries, the poppy is worn around Armistice Day (11 November), but in New Zealand it is most commonly seen around Anzac Day, 25 April.

The Royal New Zealand RSA is encouraging Kiwis to wear their poppies for eight memorable days this month.

RSA Chief Executive, David Moger, says 2014 is particularly significant because it heralds the start of commemorations for the centenary of the First World War. England and its empire declared war on Germany on August 4, 1914.

"Rather than wear a poppy for just one day, we are encouraging New Zealanders to display it on their lapel from Poppy Day, April 17, through to Anzac Day, April 25, as a mark of respect and remembrance," David says.

Thanks for joining us today!

Source : http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/anzac-day/poppies

Friday WWI Commemoration Two NEW features in 2014 are our WW1 centenary celebrations over Lake Wanaka on Friday afternoon April 18th and our Rides Day on Monday April 21st.

Source : http://www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/

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