{"id":242,"date":"2026-04-11T14:48:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/?p=38"},"modified":"2026-04-25T23:19:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:49:57","slug":"pre-anzac-24-04-2026","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/en\/event\/pre-anzac-24-04-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Anzac Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reflecting on ANZAC Day: A Shared Legacy of Peace and Friendship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" src=\"http:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/National-War-Memorial.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/National-War-Memorial.jpg 602w, https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/National-War-Memorial-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/National-War-Memorial-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As ANZAC Day approaches, the <strong>Turkish Association of South Australia (TASA)<\/strong> prepares to join the community in honoring the courage and sacrifice of those who served. For the Turkish-Australian community, this day holds a profound dual significance\u2014it is a time to remember the Gallipoli campaign not just as a historical conflict, but as the foundation of a lasting bond between our two nations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Participation in 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TASA is proud to represent our community at several key services across Adelaide on Pre-Anzac and on Anzac Day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>April 24th &#8211; Flag Raising Ceremony:<\/strong> TASA will be present at the South Australian National War Memorial for the official flag-raising, marking the commencement of commemorations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Atat\u00fcrk Tribute:<\/strong> We will be laying a wreath and reflecting on the famous words attributed to Mustafa Kemal Atat\u00fcrk, honoring the &#8220;Johnnies and Mehmets&#8221; who lie side by side in Turkish soil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Vigils:<\/strong> TASA will have a few representatives at four different services around Adelaide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Conflict to Kinship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The story of Gallipoli is unique in world history. What began as a fierce battle transformed into a narrative of mutual respect. Today, we stand alongside our fellow Australians to ensure that the lessons of the past continue to foster peace and understanding for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite all TASA members and the broader community to join us at the <strong>Cross of Sacrifice<\/strong> and other local memorials as we lay wreaths and observe the minutes of silence together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Lest We Forget&#8221; \u2014 &#8220;Sayg\u0131yla An\u0131yoruz&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RSL Vigils in South Australia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adelaide <\/strong>South Australian National War Memorial, North Terrace 6:00pm 24\/4 \u2013 5:30am 25\/4; <a href=\"mailto:Youth.Vigil@rslsa.org.au?\">Youth.Vigil@rslsa.org.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gawler<\/strong> Pioneer Park, 6:30pm \u2013 10:30pm 24\/4. 0409 505 649; <a href=\"mailto:president@rslgawler.org.au\">president@rslgawler.org.au<\/a><a href=\"mailto:president@rslgawler.org.au?\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marion <\/strong>RSL, Norfolk Rd 7:00pm 24\/4 \u2013 6:00am 25\/4. 0406 380 819; <a href=\"mailto:secretary@marionrsl.com.au\">secretary@marionrsl.com.au<\/a>\u200d \u200d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Morphett Vale<\/strong> Memorial Gardens, Cnr Main South &amp; Flaxmill Roads. 8:15pm 24\/4 &#8211; . 0419857905; <a href=\"mailto:MorphettVale@rslsa.org.au\">MorphettVale@rslsa.org.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mount Compass <\/strong>Memorial, Peters Terrace. Evening 24\/4 \u2013 Morning 25\/4. 0417326665; <a href=\"mailto:coomans5@bigpond.com\">coomans5@<\/a><a href=\"mailto:MorphettVale@rslsa.org.au\">bigpond.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salisbury<\/strong> War Memorial, Orange Avenue. 6:00pm 24\/4 &#8211; 5:00am 25\/4. 8258 6016, <a href=\"mailto:salisbury@rslsa.org.au\">salisbury@rslsa.org.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Semaphore<\/strong> Angel of Peace Memorial, Foreshore. 6:00pm &#8211; 9:00pm 24\/4. <a href=\"mailto:semaphoreportadelaide@rslsa.org.au\">semaphoreportadelaide@rslsa.org.au<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information direct from RSL SA is availabe on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100089799781018\">facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-242","event","type-event","status-publish","hentry","category-event"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Pre-Anzac Day - Turkish Association of South Australia Inc.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/en\/event\/pre-anzac-24-04-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Pre-Anzac Day - Turkish Association of South Australia Inc.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Reflecting on ANZAC Day: A Shared Legacy of Peace and Friendship As ANZAC Day approaches, the Turkish Association of South Australia (TASA) prepares to join the community in honoring the courage and sacrifice of those who served. 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