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They commemorate ANZAC day because it was not only Australians that fought in the Gallipoli campaign, but New Zealanders as well. Otherwise they would be called AAC Day because the NZ in the middle (surprise, surprise) stands for New Zealand
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoANZAC stands for Australia and New Zealand Army Corps.
Therefore, many brave men from New Zealand also lost their lives at Gallipoli.
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Why do new zealanders celebrate anzac day?
To honour members of the Australian and Newzealand Army corps who fough in Gallipoli in Turkey during WWI
How many New Zealanders are affected by lactose intolerance?
I am from New Zealand, and I think that not that much New Zealnders are lactose and tolerant....
Are people New Zealanders if they are not born in New Zealand?
So long as they have been granted New Zealand Citizenship, they are New Zealanders.
What do you call the citizens of new zealand?
New Zealanders : Maori (the indigenous people) and Pakeha (non-Maori).
HOW DO YOU CALL THE NATIONALITY OF NEW ZEALAND?
New Zealanders
Who commemorates anzac day?
Australians and New Zealanders from all walks of life commemorate ANZAC Day.
What do New Zealanders celebrate on 25th April?
anzac day
What was the name of the cove that the New Zealanders were landed on?
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli Peninsula.
How many new zealanders went to anzac?
I think about 10,000 or 12,000 served on/near the Peninsula. 2721 died, over 8,000 were wounded.
Why is the Anzac seen as typically Australian?
They are not. The New Zealanders were an important part of the campaign, and their presence is certainly acknowledged in Australian commemorations of ANZAC Day.
Why do new zealanders celebrate anzac day?
To honour members of the Australian and Newzealand Army corps who fough in Gallipoli in Turkey during WWI
Does Singapore commemorate anzac day?
No. ANZAC Day is only commemorated in Australia and New Zealand. This is because the original ANZAC landing consisted of only official Australian and New Zealand troops.
Why do you have Anszac day?
To commemorate the Australian and New Zealander soldiers who fought it the war. *ANZAC
Who died on anzac day?
ANZAC Day is a date to commemorate the death of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers in Galipolli [Turkey] during WW1 in April 25, 1915
Do the Italians celebrate Anzac day?
ANZAC Day is commemorated (not celebrated) by people who live in Australia and New Zealand. No doubt Italians who live in these countries do commemorate ANZAC Day, especially Italians who have accepted citizenship of these countries.
Which war was Anzac Day origination involved in?
Anzac Day is a day in April that is celebrated in New Zealand and Australia to commemorate their soldiers who fought in the ANZAC in World War 1 in Galipoli and elsewhere. see related link below.
Why was April 25th chosen to remember the ANZACs?
25 April 1915 was the day that the ANZACs landed at Gallipoli during World War I, beginning a campaign that cost thousands of Australian and New Zealand lives. Every year Australians and New Zealanders celebrate ANZAC Day on April 25 to commemorate the troops landing at Gallipoli on the Turkish Aegean coast.
