BIDV Binh Dinh promotes revolutionary traditions through screening of “Red Rain”

The People’s Committee of Gia Lai province has approved a plan to consolidate and reorganise public service units across multiple provincial departments, aiming to streamline the organisational structure and expand financial autonomy.

It’s time to uncork the prosecco and maybe order a plate of tagliatelle al ragù for the table. Italy has a very tasty reason to celebrate: Its national cuisine has become the first entire gastronomic style to be recognized by UNESCO, the UN’s cultural body.

Nature remains a sacred force guiding the spiritual and practical lives of Central Highlands ethnic communities, where centuries-old beliefs continue to shape farming, forest use and seasonal rituals.

Young people in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province are turning to fashion and digital tools to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Central Highlands, as modern life accelerates and traditional values risk fading.

Ngơm Thung village in Ia Bang commune, home to the Jrai ethnic community, is earning growing recognition for its intricate bamboo and rattan basketry, thanks in large part to artisan Rinh, who at 40 is among the youngest cultural guardians of this craft.

Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage Association on Tuesday held the awards ceremony for the second “Vietnamese Cultural Heritage through Painting” contest, marking the 2025 edition of the national art initiative.

The 2025 national Tuồng (Vietnamese classical drama) and folk opera festival concluded in Hanoi with strong performances from the province’s traditional art troupes, reaffirming the province’s reputation as the cradle of bài chòi and hát bội.

Gia Lai province in Vietnam is taking active steps to safeguard its intangible cultural heritage through specialized training courses for local artisans.

The 2025 national Tuồng and folk opera festival wrapped up in Hanoi on November 26, awarding the silver medal to the tuồng (Vietnamese classical drama) production Nhìn lại một vương triều (Looking back at a dynasty) by the Đào Tấn tuồng troupe of the Gia Lai provincial traditional arts theatre.

More than 1,070 respected community figures across a Vietnamese province are playing a key role in improving infrastructure, preventing outdated customs, and preserving ethnic cultural heritage, according to local authorities.

Pleiku is experiencing its most beautiful days of the year. The days unfold gently beneath blue skies and fresh breezes. The persistent winds sweep across the highland hills and mountains, filling my heart with boundless nostalgia and affection.

Gia Lai Province’s Appraisal Council on November 22 endorsed two artifact groups for submission to national authorities for recognition as national treasures, including the An Phu gold ritual collection and the Kơ Đơ gong set of the Jrai people.

Beneath the misty morning air and rolling slopes of the Gia Lai plateau, the deep green pine canopies of Pleiku have long stood as a defining symbol of the Central Highlands, evoking nostalgia and pride among locals and visitors alike.

The Pleiku Museum in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province on 15 November convened a seminar to assess and promote the artistic legacy of painter Xu Man, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth (1925–2025).

Gia Lai province on November 17 opened a week-long training program on intangible cultural heritage in Dien Hong Ward, bringing together 40 participants for four intensive classes taught by meritorious artisans.

Gia Lai Province opened a major photo exhibition titled “Gia Lai land and people-New colors” on November 17 at Dai Doan Ket Square in Pleiku, featuring more than 200 works celebrating the region’s culture, landscapes and development.

After three decades devoted to shapes, curves, and silent conversations with stone, wood, and iron, sculptor Lê Trọng Nghĩa has released an art essay collection entitled "Mắt nghĩ" ("The Thinking Eye").

Gia Lai province on November 15 opened two large-scale art exhibitions, including a major retrospective marking the 100th birth anniversary of renowned Bahnar painter Xu Man.

With the theme “The Echo of the Central Highlands Gongs - Southeast Asia Convergence,” the programme will feature 12 art troupes from Gia Lai, Đắk Lắk, Lâm Đồng, several northern provinces as well as art troupes from Thailand, Laos and Malaysia.

In the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, music classes, from piano and guitar to traditional Vietnamese instruments like the đàn tranh and đàn t’rưng, are enriching children’s lives and preserving the region’s cultural roots.

Gia Lai Broadcasting and Newspaper will livestream the final of the “Miss Asia Businesswoman 2025” pageant at 7:00 p.m. on October 31 from the Gia Lai Provincial Convention Center in Quy Nhon Ward.

Pleiku High School in Gia Lai province has been recognized by Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as the “school with the most participants” in the 2025 reading culture ambassador contest, after attracting 2,133 students to take part, the highest number nationwide.

More than 200 new literary and artistic works were showcased as the 2025 literary and artistic creation camp in Gia Lai Province concluded after seven days of intensive creative activities.

Businesswoman Ban Thi Thu from Hanoi was crowned “Miss Asia Businesswoman 2025” at the grand finale held at the Gia Lai provincial Convention Center in Quy Nhon Ward.