An original documentary and musical performance showcasing stories of Vietnamese settlement in Australia over the past 50 years will be presented as part of a free event in Brimbank.
Australian Vietnamese Arts and Culture (AVAC) created the documentary, titled ‘Our Brimbank – A Half-Century Home’, which showcases local Vietnamese residents’ personal stories of migration, and was filmed in St Albans.
AVAC president Mai Nguyen said audiences can see and hear exactly what Vietnamese locals experienced in their lives.
“…from running away from their own country, to being in the middle of life and death at the ocean via the little boats,” Ms Nguyen said.
“How lucky they were compared with thousands and thousands of people who never reached the land and died at sea. From experiencing hard times, working hard to achieve what they have now, what they have contributed to the community and finally the appreciation to Australia and Australians.”
The musical performance, ‘My Story, Our Story’, also presented by AVAC, tells the story of the Vietnamese community’s journey over the past 50 years through performing arts.
“AVAC is very happy and proud to have this documentary and the musical performance presented to the community to achieve our purpose of preserving the history, sharing the amazing resilience of the people, acknowledging people’s contributions, and celebrating Australia, the country that opened its arms to have us to give us what we have today,” Ms Nguyen said.
The free documentary and performance will take place on Saturday 29 November, from 2-5pm and 6-9pm at the Bowery Theatre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans.
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