The descendants of the Australians and New Zealanders who died in 1915 in the battle of Chanackale gathered on the Helibolas Peninsula in the West of Turkey with where to honor their ancestors.
as part of the events on the occasion of the 109th anniversary of the battle of Chanackale, about 500 residents of Australia and New Zealand met the dawn in one of the bays of the peninsula, where more than a hundred years ago, fighters of the Australian and New Zealand army corps were landed. Anzak, spent the night in sleeping bags.
On the monitors established nearby, documentary and feature films about the battle of Chanackale, reports from events dedicated to the Day of Anzak.
were shown.
I hope we will have a world around the world and there will be no more war
Australian Spencer Rod shared with “Anadol” with impressions of staying in Chanakkal.
Rod said that he was lucky to be able to come to the ANZAK Bay.
“It is great that Turkey allowed us to organize this event and accepted us. The Turks are very friendly,” he said.
Miani, who took part in the event from Australia, expressed satisfaction with being in this event.
“I hope that we will have a world around the world and there will be no more wars,” she said.
Roger Kerr from New Zealand also emphasized that being in Chanakkal causes New Zealanders a special feeling.
Kerr said that the memorial ceremonies in the Anzak Bay establish a connection between Turkey and New Zealand.
“The war in Chanaccal was completely different. Because although they fought with each other, both sides behaved respectfully. I think that this continues 100 years later. It shows that there exists between the Turks, Australians and New Zealands Communication, ”he added.