Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn attends Lunar New Year Tet Festival in Fairfield
WVR - According to SBS, on February 25, at the 2026 Lunar New Year Tet Festival held at Fairfield Showground – a community venue in the Greater West area of Sydney, Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn attended the festival for the first time and extended New Year greetings to the Vietnamese community.
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The Governor-General emphasized that over 50 years of contributions by more than 320,000 Vietnamese in Australia are an indispensable part of the country's success story. According to her, festivals like Tet not only preserve culture but also foster solidarity, understanding, and the strength of Australia's multicultural society.
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| Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn. (Source: VNA) |
During her visit to the stalls, enjoying traditional music, and listening to children offering New Year wishes, Sam Mostyn shared that this was the first time an Australian Governor-General attended this festival, and she was “very proud” to be present among the Vietnamese community.
Governor-General Sam Mostyn expressed that, as a national representative, she always wishes to tell the story of what makes Australia great, and one of those stories is the journey of over 320,000 Vietnamese who have contributed significantly to the Oceanian nation.
According to Governor-General Sam Mostyn, diversity is one of Australia's greatest strengths. When people bring their culture from their homeland and share it within the context of a modern Australia, those values are not only preserved but also become part of the shared identity.
She emphasized that sharing culture helps non-Vietnamese understand more about the traditions, warmth, and community spirit of the Vietnamese people. This understanding contributes to building national solidarity.
On the occasion of the New Year, Governor-General Sam Mostyn extended “Happy New Year” and “May you achieve success” wishes to the Vietnamese community in Australia. She believes the New Year symbol carries a spirit of optimism, renewal, and strength, especially at a time when Australia needs unity and confidence in the future.
Recalling her visit to Vietnam in 2025, Governor-General Sam Mostyn highlighted the increasingly deep relationship between the two countries, from education to the economy. She affirmed that one cannot speak of a successful Australia without mentioning the story and contributions of the Vietnamese community over the past 50 years.
Sharing her personal wishes for the New Year, the Australian Governor-General expressed hope for a happy and harmonious community, where all differences are resolved with respect and peace.
She praised the Vietnamese tradition of respecting the elderly, educating children, and the spirit of kindness and care in all interactions.
Amidst the vibrant spring of Fairfield, the message was clear: Tet is not only a time for Vietnamese reunion but also a bridge that enriches the shared story of Australia today.
