THE Anzac flame arrived in Horsham on Wednesday, officially marking the start of the city's commemoration of 100 years since the Gallipoli campaign.
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The flame was originally lit in Albany, Western Australia, and is making its way to Canberra to coincide with Anzac Day commemorations.
The flame will stop in cities hosting Camp Gallipoli, which highlights the history of the Anzac story.
Horsham RSL president John Brondsema, Horsham Mayor Mark Radford and Horsham RSL events manager David Eltringham received the city's torch in Canberra last month.
Horsham College captain Maddison Crough accepted the torch - lit by the Anzac flame - from Mr Brondsema on Wednesday.
Maddison presented the torch to Troop Sergeant Major Barry Tucker, who will be the keeper of the flame until Anzac Day eve.
Mr Brondsema said the flame would be incorporated into Camp Gallipoli activities at Horsham Soundshell on April 24.
He said it was important to remember the Anzacs.
"Our identity as a nation of Australians was forged by the troops on Gallipoli," he said.
"At Camp Gallipoli on April 24, we are wishing to establish and regenerate that identity of Australians that was forged by the 15 to 18-year-olds at Gallipoli in our youth today."
Wimmera youth will play an important role in the Centenary of Anzacs commemoration.
Year 9, 10 and 11 students from colleges across the region have been invited to participate in Camp Gallipoli, which will involve sleeping under the stars as the Anzacs did 100 years ago.
Cr Radford said Horsham was one of 12 regional cities across Australia selected for the project.
The students will spend the night at Horsham City Oval, while Wimmera residents can camp at the soundshell.
Cr Radford said people interested in attending the Anzac Day Eve ceremony could buy tickets for $5 from Target Horsham, Horsham RSL or online at trybooking.com.
