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Sunny times in 50-year gala

In sweltering heat, a Lunar New Year festival celebrated 50 years of Vietnamese resettlement in Melbourne’s South East.

The event at Burden Park, Springvale on 22 February was abuzz with dragon dances, fireworks, food stalls, cultural performances, childrens activities and an exhibition 50 Years of Freedom.

The event was hosted by South Eastern Melbourne Vietnamese Association Council (SEMVAC).

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