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In Pictures: Anzac Day Marked At Dawn Services In The Pacific

Written by RNZ | Apr 25, 2024 3:13:25 AM

Events were held across the Pacific region to mark ANZAC Day.

Tonga

ANZAC Day ceremony in Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa Photo: Broadcomfm Broadcasting

King Tupou VI led the wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph at Pangai Lahi.

Photo: Tonga Broadcasting Commission

Samoa

A march took place in Apia from the Returned and Services Association building to the tower clock.

U.S veterans from neighbouring American Samoa are took part in today's ceremony. Photo: Samoa Police

Representatives also from New Zealand and Australia Photo: Samoa Police

There was a strong turn-out today in Apia. Photo: Samoa Government

Fiji

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka laying a wreath during the dawn service Photo: Fiji Government

Officials at the ANZAC dawn service Photo: Fiji Government

Members of the armed forces with wreaths Photo: Fiji Government