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Live Gallipoli Readings 2024 - Expired

National Army Museum, State Highway 1 Waiouru | 23 Apr 24

Voices of Gallipoli is a collection of verbatim testimonies from veterans who fought at Gallipoli and lived to tell the tale.

Experience the powerful stories of the Voices of Gallipoli, a compelling collection of verbatim testimonies from veterans who bravely fought at Gallipoli and lived to share their experiences. Join us for live readings, where their words will echo through Roimata Pounamu (Tears on Greenstone Memorial) as a poignant act of remembrance.

All live readings will take place on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, April 23rd at 11am and 1pm
  • Wednesday, April 24th at 11am and 1pm
  • Thursday, April 25th (Anzac Day) at 1pm only

Feel free to engage as much as you'd like. Sit back and absorb the diary readings, reflecting on the profound words, or participate actively by lending your own voice and reading from the diaries.

Voices of Gallipoli, penned by Maurice Shadbolt and adapted by Arthur Meek, is part of an international initiative to honor the lives of New Zealanders at war by giving voice to their words during Anzac Day commemorations and events. Join us in this meaningful tribute.


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