Viet culture show for all

BY JENNY HUA
23/09/2009 5:49:00 AM
WESTERN Sydney's arts and media organisation ICE (Information and Cultural Exchange) will launch the Vietnamese Story Exchange event in Cabramatta this weekend.
The event is to display the diverse stories of more than 30 people, young and old, from the Australian-Vietnamese community.
Project co-ordinator Maria Tran said the event would bring together ``the demographics of young and old generations''.
``In our area there's a large Vietnamese population and they want to come to a space to hear about stories that are relevant to these people in the community,'' she said.
There will be 10 short films as well as photographs and a collection of personal and cultural artefacts.
The audience will have the chance to experience stories of personal journeys to Australia, identity, school days, family, joys and despairs, struggles and triumphs, and aspirations for their future and that of the community. All those involved produced their own work in workshops that explored themes of memory, culture and identity.

DETAILS
Free event
Saturday, September 26
1pm-3pm
Cabravale Leisure Centre, Broomfield St, Cabramatta.
Bookings Essential
Information: Maria Tran, 98975744