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Musicians throughout Australia and New Zeland paid homage.
Countless individuals throughout Australia and New Zealand have stood outside their houses at dawn to mark Anzac Day, after being prompted to pay tribute even amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Crowds generally collect for services, however these were cancelled last month amidst broader restrictions on events.
Instead people were advised to hold a candle light in their driveways and live stream services.
The day of remembrance is a hugely crucial event for both nations.
It marks the anniversary of the first project that led to major casualties for the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzac) throughout World War One.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had actually acknowledged the frustration in the ceremonies being cancelled for the first time in history.
” While we can not collect in person, we participate spirit as we keep in mind the service and sacrifice of New Zealanders in times of war and crisis,” she said in a statement, and later joined New Zealanders in standing at the end of her driveway.
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New Zealand’s prime minister paid homage alongside her husba