Sunday 10 August 2014

Marking the declaration of war

On 4 August, 1914 Britain declared war on Germany and it's allies.  By August 5, New Zealand was also involved.  To mark that occasion I watched the 100 gun salute marking the declaration of World War 1 in New Zealand with my class.


Later in the evening I attended a concert at the Auckland War Memorial Museum's 'World War 1 Sanctuary'.  The music was performed by The Graduate Choir NZ with supporting artist Dame Malvina Major.  It was a beautiful way to remember how war has affected the world, and a poignant place too.  On the walls of this sanctuary are the names of three of my great-uncles who served with forces from the Auckland region.


The Auckland War Memorial Museum lit up for the WW1 centennial commemorations.

The Graduate Choir NZ perform in the WW1 Sanctuary.





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