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The 9th International Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Festival officially began on Sunday with an incense offering ceremony and a sacred flame procession, bringing together martial arts delegations from across the country and overseas for the opening of the 4-day cultural and sporting event.

Under the theme "Science for life," Quantathon Gia Lai 2026 will take place over two days, July 27 and 28, at the Gia Lai Provincial Convention Center. The event is expected to attract thousands of young people, 26 international teams, as well as leading scientists and top global experts.

Perched atop the majestic Ấn Sơn Mountain, the Kính Thiên Altar (Heaven and Earth Worship Platform) stands as a historical monument closely linked to the heroic spirit of the Tây Sơn Three Heroes. Visitors to this site can experience the harmonious convergence of earth and sky, history..

The HV Music Club of Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted held its ninth annual minishow, titled "Thăng" (Ascend), on the evening of July 21 in Pleiku Ward, bringing together student performers and guest artists in an event that also supports the club's annual charitable activities.

Musician Trần Kim Vân has been awarded a Certificate of Merit for his outstanding contributions at the 2026 National Three-Region Folk Singing and Instrumental Festival.

Gia Lai is stepping up the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to promote destinations, preserve cultural heritage and improve visitor experiences, as authorities seek to strengthen the competitiveness of the local tourism industry.

In early July 2026, the Vietnam Rice Industry Association (VIETRISA) presented awards in Ho Chi Minh City for the “Vietnamese rice - Origins and future” creative writing contest.

A delegation from Gia Lai, led by Provincial Party Secretary Thai Dai Ngoc, held courtesy meetings on July 7 with leaders of the Shanghai Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the Shanghai Federation of Modern Industries to strengthen economic cooperation and promote opportunities.

Gia Lai Province has unveiled a new strategy to expand its international communications efforts, aiming to strengthen its global profile through professional, modern and internationally aligned media outreach while promoting investment, tourism and international cooperation.

Hundreds of colorful kites, including giant whale, crocodile and stingray designs, filled the skies above Xuan Dieu Beach during the 2026 Quy Nhon-Gia Lai Artistic Kite Festival, drawing thousands of residents and tourists and adding to the city's summer tourism appeal.

Authorities and Youth Union organizations in Gia Lai are stepping up efforts to support ethnic minority in starting businesses and developing sustainable livelihoods, helping young people access trainin and preferential loans to improve incomes and contribute to local economic growth.

The 2nd Gia Lai Provincial Youth Kickboxing Championship 2026 concluded with encouraging signs for the development of young athletes, as competitors displayed improved technical standards, tactical awareness and increasing parity across clubs and localities.

Gia Lai Province officially launched the “Gia Lai Welcomes Summer 2026” Tourism Festival on June 20 with a large-scale arts programme that combined traditional culture, contemporary music and tourism promotion, drawing residents and visitors to Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Quy Nhon Ward.

Gia Lai will officially launch its 2026 Summer Tourism Festival on June 20 at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Quy Nhon Ward, marking the start of a tourism campaign aimed at promoting its destinations and attracting visitors through a diverse programme of cultural, sports and tourism events.

Lionel Messi equaled Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record after netting a hat-trick in Argentina's opening Group J match against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, giving the defending champions a strong start to their campaign.

Gia Lai’s Hoài Nhơn Ward is seeking to transform its extensive coconut groves into a distinctive tourism asset, combining cultural heritage, community-based experiences and coastal attractions to create a unique destination in central Vietnam.

Gia Lai-born commentator Tô Nhật Minh will make his debut at the 2026 World Cup as part of Vietnam Television’s first-ever Southern-accented commentary team, marking a significant shift in the broadcaster’s approach to covering football’s biggest tournament.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL) has committed to a three-year sponsorship agreement for Champasak HAGL Avenir FC, strengthening its presence in Laos through investments in football development and agriculture.

Authorities in Ia Dom commune in Gia Lai province are moving to unlock the tourism potential of the border locality by developing eco-tourism, experiential travel and community-based cultural tourism centered on its pristine natural landscapes and indigenous heritage.

Officers and soldiers from Engineer Brigade 7 are carrying out hazardous mine-clearance operations in former war-affected areas of Bong Son Ward and An Toan Commune, helping restore land safety and support local development decades after the conflict ended.

A delegation of Australian tourism partners, travel agents, wholesalers, buyers and media representatives is surveying tourism destinations in Quy Nhon and Gia Lai as part of a famtrip program aimed at promoting Vietnam's central region to the Australian market.

Artists participating in the reality TV show “Say Hi Rực Rỡ” held a lively music exchange on Cù Lao Xanh island on the evening of May 21, attracting large crowds of local residents and tourists after three days of filming on the island.

Lakeside camping and outdoor recreation are rapidly gaining popularity on the Gia Lai plateau as locals and tourists seek nature-focused escapes during the summer months.

The Gia Lai Provincial Association of Literature and Arts inaugurated the second phase of the “Land and People of Gia Lai” sculpture complex on Monday at the Hoi Phu Stream Urban Area in Hoi Phu Ward, expanding the province’s growing public art space with 11 additional works.

Gia Lai province is accelerating the digital transformation of traditional martial arts activities, aiming to preserve heritage values, modernize professional operations and improve long-term archival management.

A striking avenue of flamboyant trees in Gia Lai province has transformed a remote mountain road into a vivid crimson landscape, drawing attention for its cinematic beauty amid the forests and valleys of Vietnam’s Central Highlands.

Authorities on Nhơn Châu island commune in Gia Lai province are promoting new livelihood models linked to experiential tourism as the locality seeks to diversify incomes and reduce residents’ dependence on fishing.