Culture

(GLO) – Vietnamese thriller “Tử chiến trên không” (Hijacked) has surged to the top of the country’s box office, grossing more than 171 billion VND (about USD 6.9 million) by September 30, following the exit of Red rain, which ended its theatrical run with 710 billion VND (about USD 28.7 million).

(GLO) – Hundreds of residents and children gathered on Saturday evening at 176 Hoang Van Thu Street in Dien Hong Ward to admire a 32-meter-long dragon-shaped lantern, hand-crafted by local resident Nguyen Thi Thu That and her family to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Provincial Youth Union of Gia Lai is embracing digital transformation by hosting two major online competitions, the “Gia Lai youth and tourism development” contest and the first “Binh Dinh traditional martial arts festival” for Youth Union members in 2025.

In the coastal city of Quy Nhơn, young artisan Nguyễn Ngọc Thọ, 21, has found a way to keep the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival alive through intricate fruit-carving artworks that symbolize reunion and cultural pride.

The Mai Hoa Thung (plum blossom poles) performance, a signature act in traditional lion and dragon dancing, is captivating audiences across Binh Dinh Province this Mid-Autumn Festival. Behind the spectacle lies years of rigorous training and precision that few performers can master.

(GLO) – The An Khê Ward Youth Union in Gia Lai Province, in partnership with the local Center for Culture and Sports, launched a project on October 3 to digitize the Ngô Mây heroic martyrs memorial stele, a key historical and spiritual site in the region.

(GLO) – Craft workshops in Gia Lai are drawing young people and parents eager to handcraft lanterns and star-shaped keychains ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival, turning the seasonal celebration into a space for creativity and family bonding.

(GLO) – The implementation of Project 6, “Preserving and promoting the fine traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities in association with tourism development”, is transforming government policy into tangible cultural and economic benefits for ethnic communities across Vietnam.

(GLO) – The Gia Lai Theatre Association and the Gia Lai provincial Traditional Arts Theatre jointly held an art program on Tuesday evening in Quy Nhon Nam Ward to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Vietnam Stage Day, observed annually on the 12th day of the 8th lunar month.

(GLO) – Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has nominated the feature film “Mưa đỏ” (Red rain), directed by Đặng Thái Huyền, for the preliminary selection of the 98th Academy Awards in the best international feature film category.

Along the Vũng Tàu Strait, the fishing village of Châu Thuận Biển in central Vietnam has earned renown as both a guardian of national sovereignty and a remarkable trove of ancient artifacts salvaged from centuries-old shipwrecks.

(GLO) – The nationwide movement “All people unite to build a cultural life” is strengthening community bonds, improving quality of life, and driving sustainable socio-economic development across Vietnam.

(GLO) – An increasing number of young people in Gia Lai are turning to e-books and audiobooks, reflecting a nationwide trend in Vietnam as digital reading formats gain ground over traditional print.

(GLO) – The first expanded ornamental creatures exhibition and festival 2025 opened on Sunday at the Gia Lai Provincial Convention Center, showcasing more than 2,000 ornamental works and nearly 30,000 products from across Vietnam.

(GLO) – The Gia Lai provincial Youth Union will hold the Bả Trạo festival on October 11, 2025, at Nguyễn Tất Thành Square in Quy Nhơn Ward, aiming to celebrate and preserve the region’s unique coastal cultural heritage.

(GLO) – As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the vibrant sounds of drums and lion dance rehearsals echo through Quy Nhon, where young artisans and performers are working tirelessly to preserve a centuries-old tradition.

(GLO) – The ghè, a traditional ceramic vessel of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, has long been an essential part of both daily life and spiritual practice for ethnic groups including the Bana, Jrai, and Ê Đê.

(GLO) – For nearly 45 years, artisan Đinh Thị Tuyết, 56, of the H’re ethnic minority in An Lão Commune, has dedicated her life to safeguarding the cultural heritage of gongs, folk songs, and dances, passing them on to the younger generation amid the pressures of modern life.

(GLO) – Gia Lai launched its first expanded ornamental creatures festival and exhibition 2025, displaying more than 2,000 ornamental works and over 30,000 commercial flower and plant pieces, drawing large numbers of visitors.

Pop stars Noo Phước Thịnh, Vũ Cát Tường, and Bùi Công Nam will headline “V Fest - Vietnam Today” on September 20 at the Vietnam Exhibition Center in Dong Anh, Hanoi, organizers said.

The event aims to promote solidarity among ethnic minorities, particularly the Cham people, in southern and south-central Vietnam, following the recent merger of provincial-level administrative units.

(GLO) – The provincial People’s Committee of Gia Lai has launched preparations for the 233rd anniversary of Emperor Quang Trung’s death, scheduled from September 19-20, 2025, at historical sites linked to the Tây Sơn peasant uprising, the Quang Trung Museum confirmed.

Banh It Towers (Tuy Phuoc Bac commune, Gia Lai province) is one of the largest surviving Cham tower complexes in central Vietnam.

(GLO) – From September 14 to 21, the first expanded ornamental creatures Exhibition and Festival 2025 will take place at Quy Nhon Square and the Provincial Convention Center (Quy Nhon Ward).