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Laying wreaths at the cenotaph (3rd of 3)

Laying wreaths at the cenotaph

An elderly veteran watches as a young serviceman salutes during the wreath-laying ceremony at the Hamilton cenotaph in 2010. The laying of wreaths and other floral tributes by organisations and individuals is an element of the public service on Anzac Day.

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Nancy Swarbrick, 'Public holidays - New Zealand’s special national holidays', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/32475/laying-wreaths-at-the-cenotaph (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Nancy Swarbrick, published 20 Jun 2012, reviewed & revised 19 Apr 2023