| 04.25.2019 – Every year since discovering the culture and the important days being celebrated all over Australia. There was one key event that stuck with me during my time living there. This was ANZAC Day, which is a reminder of the sacrifices of the Men and Women who were part of the important history seen in the War Memorials in Adelaide.
The Philippines is also recognized in these War Memorials, and you can find them in downtown Adelaide. But the importance of ANZAC Day recognizes the Australians and New Zealand who were sent in the important conflicts dating back to World War I and the succeeding events that lost lives or did not make it back. The first ANZAC Day I went to is the one in Brighton taking a bike ride in the morning… |
This resonated in trying to wake up as early as 3 AM for the broadcast of ANZAC Day, which commenced at dawn and one of my good friends was always present in these traditions. For my part, now that I’m back in Manila, I found the time to squeeze in-between office errands to visit the SM Mall of Asia by the Bay, which is usually crowded during the day.
There I try to capture the silent moments of the bay with respect to those Australians who have been part of the history. I went to see the area where for the first time past noon time is deserted with no crowd at all. To my surprise, this was the opportunity to reflect in silence through the images I have taken in solidarity and remembering ANZAC Day as I recall knowing how important this day is.
I also have taken the opportunity to take some Toy Photography bringing in some of the classic O-ring type G.I. Joe figures that are rather generic soldiers that have worn uniforms that were deployed in World War II and these were these same figures that celebrated the brand.
But the silent images depicted here are focused on remembering those who made sacrifices to make a better Australia. This was the perspective I was going on to present how I had the same experience last year at Brighton celebrating ANZAC Day in the morning.
Lastly, a parting image that I’m in solidarity with all Australians and my closest friends. I could have produced a replica of the Aborigine Flag, but I was pressed for time and this was rather a short trip to see the MoA by the Bay with no crowds at the peak of noontime. By the time I was done taking photos the people from the shopping centre across the street started to slowly trickle in and check the area.
t was definitely a good day to soak in the sun and at the same time give my respect, and also remember what ANZAC Day is for me. If I was back in South Australia I would have been up before dawn at Brighton with my bicycle and just wait until sunrise.
For now, the images taken earlier will do. Maybe next year will be closer to home in celebrating ANZAC Day and always hope to go back there to see it. But this is definitely a good day to remember this event for my friends back home in South Australia.
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