Thousands gather in Darwin for ANZAC Day to remember those who sacrificed their lives

ABC NEWS (Australia)

ANZAC day commemorations took over the Northern Territory as people reflected on the important role Darwin has played in the country's defence history. Events ran throughout the day, as people marked the occasion in their own ways.

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00:01A sentimental morning and a time for reflection.

00:12Today, as we gather in the quiet of the early morning and the first rays of dawn,

00:22we pause to remember and honour

00:25Thousands of people coming together to share their personal stories.

00:30I come from a family that has a proud service history

00:35and I am proud to carry on the legacy of my grandfather to this day.

00:42Wreaths were laid and poems were read in a tradition over a century old,

00:47now being carried on by the next generations.

00:51Celebrating the country and all the people who fought in the war.

00:54There's just so many children here this year that it just means that when,

01:00unfortunately, when the older generation disappears,

01:03they can still come up and know what's right.

01:06Foreign-born Territorians too, paying their respects.

01:10This means a lot to us as a Ukrainian association

01:13because we're going through war with Russia,

01:17so we understand the importance of celebrating days like this.

01:21Once the sun rose, celebrations began with a parade through Darwin CBD.

01:27It was really fun. We got to see those.

01:30And it was very interesting.

01:34And the drums where the kids were marching with them as well.

01:38Soldiers and Navy personnel marching proud and a taste of history

01:42with the whaler horse, vintage vehicles and the veterans.

01:48And then to the other Anzac traditions.

01:52It's absolutely amazing.

01:54It's always so beautiful coming down here and celebrating and recognising our vets

01:58and get to play some tour.

02:00The streets are emptied and the pubs are filled

02:03with people partaking in their own traditions,

02:06truly embracing the free life that our Anzac fought so hard for.

02:10You know, I'm sure they're all here looking over us having a great time

02:15and having a couple beers with our mates.

02:17Everyone supports us and yeah, I'm just happy that this was a good turnout.

02:22A celebration of what it means to be Australian.

02:25What happened here?

02:26Oh-hmm.

02:28A spectacle of the people's going on.

02:29What happened here?

02:30They were almost like this.

02:31And they were not being decreed.

02:32The people who are not being in the spot.

02:33They were able to see it.

02:34So, if you're the fans within that moment,

02:36that's the right thing if you can do.

02:37So, thank you for the people of the people that were doing a great time.

02:38Okay?

02:39And then, that's a good question.

02:40So, yes, it's a good question.

02:41What do you think?

02:42I think that's the thing?

02:43What the time is so hard to do?

02:44You'll have a great time playing around here?

02:45We'll have a great job.

02:46That's a good one.

02:48I guess, yes, a good question.

02:49If someone did be giving you an opportunity

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