Australian Consulate-General
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Events

The information below is about past and upcoming events of the Australian Consulate-General. For most updated events please refer to Australia in Vietnam Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AustralianEmbassyVietnam

Taste Of Australia 2024

Taste of Australia 2024 banner

Join us for a festival of food, beverages, culture, music and lifestyle from the Land Down Under! 🦘

Taste of Australia will take over Le Van Tam Park on 11 and 12 May, with performances, kids’ activities (Bouncy castle! Bumper Balls! And Face-painting!), and some of Australia’s best produce on offer.

Australian-Vietnamese chef Tommy Pham will be on hand to demonstrate zero-waste cooking, and our special guests from Queensland’s Tribal Experiences will share their unique and ancient culture through dance.
 
Visitors will also have a chance to learn more about studying in Australia.

  • Sat and Sun 11-12 May 2024
  • 10 AM – 10 PM
  • Le Van Tam Park, District 1 (Hai Ba Trung Street entrance)
  • FREE ENTRY

Taste of Australia 2024 kicks of at 10am on Saturday 11 May. The entertainment program will start at 5.30pm.

Stay tuned for more event updates on https://www.facebook.com/tasteofaustralia.vn.

Registrations Open For ANZAC Day 2024 Dawn Services

ANZAC Day 2024

The Australian and New Zealand Embassies in Hanoi and the Consulates-General in Ho Chi Minh City will jointly commemorate ANZAC Day 2024 with dawn services. The dawn services will be followed by light refreshments. Australian and New Zealand passport holders and their families can now register via the links below. Please make sure to register using the link for the city (Hanoi or HCMC) in which you wish to join.

IMPORTANT: Spaces are limited so registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations will close on Friday 19 April 2024 or earlier if spaces are all filled. All guests, including spouses and children, must be registered in advance. For Hanoi, please provide full details of all guests (full names, nationalities and passport numbers) when registering. All guests will be required to present their passport to gain entry on the day. 

Date: ANZAC Day, Thursday 25 April 2024

HANOI

  • Time: 4.30am (ceremony will begin at 5.00am)
  • Location: Australian Embassy, 8 Dao Tan Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Viet Nam
  • For the service in Hanoi, please register here.


HO CHI MINH CITY

  • Time: 5am (ceremony will begin at 5.30am)
  • Location: British Consulate General, 25 Le Duan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
  • For the service in Ho Chi Minh City, please register here.

 

Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival

Film Festival Ho Chi Minh City 2024

Two Australian movies are now showing at the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival which is beind held from the 6-13th April 2024.  Immerse yourself in the beauty, culture, and captivating stories that Australia has to offer! The two films will have subtitles in Vietnamese.

Screening two Australian films:

"Top End Wedding

Directed by Wayne Blaire, you will embark on a heartwarming journey across the picturesque landscapes of the Australian outback with "Top End Wedding”, following the adventurous quest of Lauren and her fiancé Ned as they race against the clock to find Lauren's mother, who has gone missing in the Northern Territory, and pull off their dream wedding.

"Storm Boy"

Directed by Shawn Seet, a timeless tale of friendship and adventure with "Storm Boy”, set against the stunning backdrop of South Australia. Based on the beloved Australian classic, this poignant film tells the story of a successful retired businessman named Mike as he relives his childhood and his extraordinary bond with a pelican named Mr. Percival.

Check session times here! See you at the movies!