There are some days that has national importance, in the history of the world, make nations proud, happy and sometimes emotional. They turn some behaviors into rituals in order to preserve important events in their national history in the social memory and to strengthen their national identity and sense of belonging. “Dawn Ritual” organized by the Australians and New Zealanders in Gallipoli Peninsula is one of these rituals. This ceremony, attended by a large number of visitors from Australia and New Zealand on April 25 every year, is undertaken alternately by the Australian and New Zealand government. Many people from thousands miles away come to Turkey, in order to commemorate their lost and participate to the “Dawn Ritual” and commemorate those who lost their lives in the Battle of Çanakkale until the first light of the morning at midnight in Anzac Bay, Gallipoli Peninsula. These commemoration rituals create a strong sense of identity among many people who do not know each other, develop a sense of belonging to their country and create an awareness of history. This study focuses on the determinations regarding the performing processes and functions of the “Dawn Service” performed by Australians and New Zealanders in the Historic Site in line with the observations made in the field.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Cultural Studies, Turkish Folklore, Regional Studies |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | June 4, 2021 |
Published in Issue | Year 2021 Volume: 1 Issue: 1 |