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Thursday 18 March 2021

ANZAC The last post

 When would you hear the last post being played?

You would normally hear the last post being played on Anzac day, usually right before the 2 minutes of silence.

What is the history behind the last post - why was it played and when.

In military tradition, the Last Post is a song that signifies the end of the day's activities. It is also sounded at military funerals to indicate that the soldier has gone to his final rest and at commemorative services such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.

what does this song represent? 

 the Last Post is a song that let the soldiers know that it is the end of the day. and It represents all of the soldiers that fought for us during the world war.

Why is the last post important/significant to new Zealand?

It is important to new Zealanders to honour and remember the  soldiers who fought in the world war.




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