LEST
WE FORGET - HIC UNUTMAYA CAGIZ (LWF) History CSF
& VELS Level5 & 6 Recommendations "Fitted
in with the study of war in Year 9 History, and as an alternative to class
work gave expression to other 'intelligences'. The music gained a very
positive response from students, It was commendable to weave in the Turkish
perspective. The participation kept the group engaged with a feeling of
sharing the event." ( Xavier College) Lest We Forget is unique because it uses both Turkish and Australian song, poetry and yarn spinning to tell a story central to both Turkish and Australian identity - the Gallipoli story. Lest We Forget uses material from: · The Sentimental Bloke by C.J. Dennis · Poet Mary Gilmore's universal mothers' tale of war · Great Australian raconteur, Bill Harney · Ted Egan's moving Gallipoli songs · Nazim Hikmet's epic poem of Mehmet, the Turkish foot soldier · Turkey's most famous song about Gallipoli - Cannakale The show also includes personal stories from Jan's trip to the Gallipoli battlefields where he performmed Lest We Forget - Hic Unutmaya Cagiz before 8,000 people awaiting the 2003 Dawn Service.
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