Organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Australia, the event attracted nearly 200 participants, including ambassadors, high commissioners and members of the diplomatic corps, local officials, international friends, and members of the Vietnamese community living, studying and working in Canberra.

The photo exhibition featured vivid images of Vietnam's majestic natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, distinctive customs and centuries-old traditional craft villages.

Meanwhile, Hong Ha Nu Si (Hong Ha Lady of Letters), a feature film portraying the remarkable life and talent of the renowned 18th-century poet Doan Thi Diem, one of the most distinguished female figures in Vietnam’s medieval literature, was screened.

The screening formed part of the embassy's cultural diplomacy activities aimed at helping international audiences gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's rich cultural traditions, long-standing reverence for learning and enduring patriotic spirit. The message of compassion and the aspiration for peace conveyed in the film resonated with viewers beyond linguistic and geographical boundaries./.