This year's Vietnamese Cultural Festival attracted a large number of Vietnamese expatriates living, studying, and working in southern South Korea , along with thousands of local residents and international tourists. Vietnamese artistic performances were presented simultaneously on the main stage of the MAMF Festival at Yongji Cultural Park and on a separate stage dedicated to Vietnam. The Vietnamese Cultural Space, featuring booths showcasing Vietnam's culture, people, traditional products, and cuisine, was always crowded with visitors. During the Multicultural Parade – the most prominent event of MAMF, featuring 19 delegations from 16 countries on Changwon's central avenue – the Vietnamese delegation impressed with their graceful ao dai (traditional dress), rice paddy dance performance, and the vibrant costumes of various Vietnamese ethnic groups. In this dazzling display of traditional colors, the image of Vietnam and its people appeared both familiar and vibrant, brimming with national pride.