25 April is ANZAC Day.
ANZAC stands for Australian & New Zealand Army Corps.
This day commemorates all New Zealanders and Australians killed in war and peacekeeping duties and also honours returned servicemen and women.
The date 25 April commemorates the date of the (failed) campaign at Gallipoli in 1915, during World War I (1914-1918).
This year, 2015, will be the centenary (100 years) since the soldiers landed (arrived) at Gallipoli.
In New Zealand, the red poppy is the symbol of remembrance for ANZAC day, whereas in Australia, rosemary sprigs are worn. Red poppies are worn for Remembrance Day (11 November) in both countries.
You can participate in ANZAC Day ceremonies such as a Dawn Service and watch your local ANZAC Day Parade.
Check out what is happening in your local area through your local RSL (Returned and Services League).
RSL Queensland has a list of Dawn Services and Parades in local areas.
There will be a big service and parade at the Shrine of Remembrance in ANZAC Square in Brisbane's CBD.
Websites about ANZAC Day include:
NZ Ministry for Culture & Heritage: http://www.mch.govt.nz/nz-identity-heritage/anzacday
New Zealand History Online ANZAC Day Reading: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/classroom/anzac-day/anzac-day-social-studies-activities
New Zealand History Online ANZAC Day Quiz: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/classroom/anzac-day-quiz
Australian War Memorial Website: http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anzac_Day
