The event was attended by Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds, representatives of local authorities, members of the consular corps, organisations and associations, as well as a large number of Vietnamese expatriates, Australian friends and international visitors.

The artistic programme brought together artists, singers and performance groups from Vietnam and various parts of Australia. Audiences enjoyed traditional folk songs such as “Ly ngua o” and “Beo dat may troi”, the evocative sounds of the T’rung bamboo xylophone in “Tay Nguyen chao mat troi”, and the traditional Vietnamese ceremonial singing art of hat chau van through the performance “Co doi thuong ngan”.

An estimated 4,000 people attended Vietnam Cultural Day 2026, themed “Colours of the Homeland”, in Western Australia.

The programme also featured a range of contemporary music and dance performances, including “A Thousand Dreams of Vietnam”, “Made in Vietnam”, “Glorious Vietnam”, “My Vietnam” and “Walking Beneath the Brilliant Sky”. The combination of artists from different generations and the blending of traditional cultural elements with contemporary styles demonstrated the enduring vitality of Vietnamese culture in an increasingly integrated world.

The festival attracted large numbers of Australian residents and international visitors. Many stopped to watch the performances, interact with participants, learn about Vietnamese music and traditional costumes, and sample Vietnamese cuisine.

Speaking at the event, Consul General Pham Hai Anh said that culture embodies the soul of a nation, serving as its spiritual foundation, endogenous resource and soft power in the new era. The Consul General recalled President Ho Chi Minh’s teaching: “Culture lights the way for the nation.”

Addressing the Vietnamese community, the Consul General outlined three guiding principles: “Preserve - Promote - Develop”. These include preserving the Vietnamese language, family traditions and the nation's cherished values; actively introducing Vietnamese culture to local friends; and harnessing creativity to ensure that Vietnamese culture continues to evolve, harmoniously combining tradition with modernity and national identity with international influences.

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