Sydney:Colourful traditional Vietnamese Ao dai, the long dresses emblematic of Vietnamese culture, brought a festive atmosphere to the streets of Bankstown on October 17. Over 20 Vietnamese individuals from various generations participated in an Ao dai street parade, which was part of the Viet Soul 3 Festival.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the event was organised for the first time by the Vietnam-Australia Cultural Exchange Organisation (VACEO). As the parade wound through Bankstown, a significant hub for the Vietnamese community in Australia, it attracted the interest of passers-by and local residents.