Geelong City Hall will light up for Anzac Day in honour of those who lost their lives during World War I (WWI).
A series of projections will adorn the building during dawn services on Friday, April 25, then again from dusk till 11.30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, commemorating the 100th anniversary of ANZAC troops landing at Gallipoli.
The projections will tell the story of the ANZACs, including images of nurses, First Nations soldiers, sculptures by Peter Corlett OAM and the WWI honour roll.
Geelong RSL sub-branch president Mark Lee said Anzac Day events were “a great way for the community to come together and remember all those who served our country and those that still do”.
“The City Hall Anzac Day projections beautifully reflect this,” Mr Lee said.
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the projections were a moving tribute.
“Anzac Day is an annual reminder to acknowledge not only the soldiers and nurses who served during World War I, but Australians who have served in all wars,” he said.
“I encourage the community to experience this family-friendly display, which tells the story of mateship and the Aussie spirit.
“Our National Wool Museum team is also excited to share the many precious wartime objects and photos, which paint a picture of how our community came together to support soldiers and the human impact of war.”
The Wool Museum will honour the ANZACs by exhibiting a collection of objects from both World Wars called Up Close with the Collection: In the Anzac Spirit.
Visit geelong.link/anzac2 to learn more about events around the region this Anzac Day.
