Vietnamese Family Day

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I recognise and acknowledge the NSW Vietnamese Elderly Friendship Association, or VEFA, for organising the Vietnamese Family Day. I also acknowledge the celebration of special wedding anniversaries of a number of members on this special occasion. My heartfelt congratulations are extended to Mr Van Chung Duong and Mrs Ngoc Phan Nguyen on their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary, and Mr Quoi Hong Diep and Mrs Thi Dieu Lai on their sixty-fourth wedding anniversary. Sixty-plus years of marriage is an extraordinary journey that exemplifies not only enduring love but also the value of commitment, mutual respect, compromise and resilience. The endurance required to maintain a long-lasting marriage is also rooted in their Vietnamese marriage traditions and beliefs, which prioritise family and the wellbeing of children. I commend the couples for their incredible achievements. The invaluable lessons cultivated throughout their journeys are truly worthy of celebration and should be cherished by younger generations. I wish them good health, continued happiness and joy together as they celebrate these remarkable milestones.