(VOVworld) - Vietfest 2015, a Vietnamese heritage festival, opened at Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra on Thursday, giving visitors a kaleidoscope of Vietnam’s culture.

At the event (Photo: VNA)

A traditional and modern Vietnam was reflected in the rhythms of folk music and games, a display of handicrafts, traditional customs and pictures of Vietnam and its people.

A stall showcasing Vietnam’s traditional food also attracted crowds.

Proceeds will be donated to the club “For beloved Hoang Sa-Truong Sa” and the Vu A Dinh scholarship fund in support of coast guards, fishermen and poor students.

The event was co-hosted by the Vietnamese Youth & Students’ Association in Canberra and the Vietnam Students’ Association at the university.