Springvale is a centre for food and culture, with shops catering for local Vietnamese, Cambodian and Chinese communities who have settled in the area since the 1970's. The abundance of fresh vegetables, exotic fruits, quality seafood and meats displayed on the streets leave shoppers in Springvale spoilt for choice.

Add a restaurant on every corner offering the smell of freshly cooked food and richly scented herbs and spices, and you'll have to pinch yourself to remember you're in Australia.

The Asian trading character is bought to life during Lunar New Year celebrations with festive activities, Chinese fire crackers and lion dancing.