Australia in EnglishコミュのANZAC Day

ANZAC Day is this coming Friday.
It will be a national holiday.

I was wondering what people will do on this day?
Is it important to you?

I have never been involved in "celebrating" this day.
Nor was my family - although both my grandfathers were in the military.

Of course, ANZAC is a very important part of New Zealand and Australian culture and identity.
But it is not a beautiful or pretty legacy (except for ANZAC Biscuits, of course).
How should we celebrate this day?

For people who are unfamiliar with the ANZAC story, these links might be useful:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANZAC_Day
www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/anzac_tradition.htm

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[1] mixiユーザー 04月20日 11:03

Oh - these links might be helpful too:

http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANZAC
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANZAC%E3%81%AE%E6%97%A5

[2] mixiユーザー 04月20日 11:43

I normally stay home all day, but when I need to go out, I'll pretend "I'm not Japanese" That's the wisest way.
I don't celeblate the day, of course.
As some Australian believe Japanese killed many Australian during the war, they'll attack you if you wander on the day. Indeed, my friends had baaad experience.

The day gives a good opportunity to think not to repeat the histoly but definitely not "celebrating" day, I say.

[3] mixiユーザー 04月21日 08:42

Yayoi-san

I am really sorry to hear about your experience and that of your friend.
I reckon it is unAustralian to abuse people like that.
In the past Australians have had respect for everyone - even former enemies.
I am displeased to hear that has changed.

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