Albury event bridges Vietnam War veterans and Vietnamese community

A free Albury event on September 5 brings together Vietnam War veterans and Vietnamese residents to share experiences and stories.

Why it mattersThe event creates space for cross-community connection and storytelling between Australians with lived experience of the war and Vietnamese residents.

AustraliaThe Border region is home to a growing Vietnamese population, particularly in Wodonga; this event signals plans for regular cultural festivals that strengthen community ties.

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