A 40-member women’s gong team performed in Gia Lai province on October 20 at a special cultural event celebrating Vietnamese Women’s Day and honouring Bahnar women’s cultural identity.
The team from Húp village in Ya Ma commune presented six performances at Dai Doan Ket Square in Pleiku ward, including “Ơ đe Kon Plei” and “Khoen ba ne Hyong”.
The Húp village women's gong team (Ya Ma commune) performing at the special “Weekend Gong Performance – Enjoy and Experience” program. Photo: Chu Hằng
The evening was a special edition of “Weekend Gong Culture – Enjoy and Experience”, moved from its usual weekend slot to coincide with Vietnamese Women’s Day.
Wearing traditional brocade costumes, the performers combined gong playing and drum dances with rhythmic xoang dances. Their performances showcased both forceful percussion and graceful movements.
Folk singing at the “Weekend Gong Performance – Enjoy and Experience” program. Photo: Chu Hằng The program attracted a large number of locals and tourists. Photo: Chu Hằng
The event offered residents and visitors an opportunity to experience gong culture while recognising women’s role in the cultural life of their communities.
Audience members experiencing gong culture and enjoying traditional jar wine. Photo: Chu Hằng Forty members of the Húp village women's gong team (Ya Ma commune) performing the gong ensemble. Photo: Chu HằngClip: Special edition of the “Weekend Gong Performance – Enjoy and Experience” program celebrating Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20). Produced by: Chu Hằng
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