Anzac Day Remembered by Multicultural Australians

Multicultural communities participate, support and recognise the importance of Anzac Day celebrations in modern Australia.

ECCV Chairperson Joe Caputo said the multicultural community recognised the sacrifices made by all Australians to contribute to our way of life.

“Migrant arrivals recognise the freedoms we enjoy are a result of these sacrifices," Mr Caputo said.

"The Turkish Australian community in particular have publicly emphasized their support for Anzac Day.”

Mr Caputo pointed out Australian society was multicultural all areas including the defence forces.

“Australians from many different cultural backgrounds have served in defence of this country,” Mr Caputo said.

Mr Caputo added multiculturalism was not a divisive factor in Anzac Day commemorations.

“The ECCV believes Anzac Day re-enforces the Australian values of unity and harmony which all Australians support," Mr Caputo said.

“I have visited two major war cemeteries on the island of Limnos where hundreds of young men are buried.

 “We should encourage Australians to visit these sites to understand the futility of war.”