Culture

Vinh An Village in Bình Phú Commune, Gia Lai Province, will host the “Weekend Gong Night - Enjoy and experience” program on September 11, offering locals and visitors an opportunity to experience the cultural heritage of the Bahnar people.

An exhibition in Quy Nhon has brought together cultural traditions, heritage and tourism products from 16 provinces and cities, offering visitors a glimpse into Vietnam’s diverse cultural identity.

An art program in Gia Lai on September 7 brought together traditional performances representing different regions of Vietnam, highlighting the country’s cultural diversity and promoting the image of its people and tourism.

Three Bryde’s whales spotted hunting off Vũng Bồi in Gia Lai have highlighted the ecological richness of the Đề Gi estuary while underscoring the fishing communities’ longstanding culture of respecting and protecting the sea.

Dương Kim Thiên An, a second-grade student at Nguyen Van Troi Primary School in Gia Lai Province, has won four national art awards in 2026, marking a promising start to her journey in painting.

Traditional culture is being brought closer to children in Gia Lai through hands-on activities that allow them to experience gong music, xoang dances and hát bội art rather than simply learn about them through lessons.

Bitterness is the defining taste of traditional Jrai cuisine in Phu Tuc, where forest leaves, bitter vegetables and distinctive cooking methods have shaped dishes closely tied to the community’s way of life.

Gia Lai is seeking to shift its approach to culture from preservation alone towards sustainable promotion of heritage values, with provincial leaders calling for cultural resources to be transformed into distinctive products that support socio-economic development.

Gia Lai has significant potential to turn its centuries-old connections between the Central Highlands and the sea into a new source of economic growth, with maritime heritage, tourism and cultural industries forming part of an integrated development strategy.

Thirty-four troupes and clubs from Vietnam and abroad gathered in Quy Nhon Ward, from August 7-10 for the International Lion, Unicorn and Dragon Dance Festival, delivering four days of energetic performances and closely contested events.

Gia Lai is moving to implement new policies that put ethnic minority communities and cultural bearers at the center of efforts to safeguard traditional heritage, with a stronger focus on passing cultural practices to younger generations.

Two contestants representing Gia Lai have secured places in the national semi-finals of the Miss Vietnam 2026 pageant, drawing attention not only for their appearance but also for their academic achievements, leadership experience and commitment to community engagement.

Hundreds of martial artists gathered at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Quy Nhon Ward on Sunday to perform synchronized demonstrations of Vietnamese traditional martial arts as part of the 9th International Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Festival - Gia Lai 2026.

(GLO) – Foreign Trade University beauty queen Le Phuong Nghi (an alumna of Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted, Gia Lai province) has officially advanced to the preliminary round of the Miss Vietnam 2026 pageant.

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.

The 9th International Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Festival officially opened on Sunday at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Quy Nhon Ward, bringing together martial arts masters, practitioners from Vietnam and abroad in a celebration of traditional martial arts and its international presence.

Nearly 20 artists from across Gia Lai Province are taking part in a 10-day lacquer painting workshop, where they are learning traditional techniques, exchanging creative ideas and deepening their appreciation for one of Vietnam's most enduring artistic mediums.

The FLC Quy Nhon Flower Festival 2026 will be held from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15 at the FLC Quy Nhon Resort Complex as part of the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026, organized by FLC Group Joint Stock Company in coordination with the provincial People's Committee.

The seventh episode of Say Hi Rực Rỡ will see contestants compete in a series of team-based challenges that test strategy, coordination and endurance, while continuing to blend competition with light-hearted entertainment.

Large crowds of residents and tourists gathered in South Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province, on the evening of July 10 for the “South Quy Nhon - Call of the Sea” street carnival, a cultural and tourism event showcasing the coastal area’s traditions and ambitions for marine tourism development.

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.

After a demanding first day of challenges on Cù Lao Xanh island, the artists of the reality show “Say Hi Rực Rỡ” turned their attention to preparing dinner, creating a mix of humorous moments and relaxing experiences against the island’s coastal backdrop.

Summer activities organised by Youth Union and Young Pioneer organisations across Gia Lai province are combining recreation with practical education, offering children opportunities to develop life skills, learn about the law and explore traditional culture through a range of interactive programmes.

Public art troupes from Gia Lai won two gold medals, six silver medals and two certificates of merit at the 2026 National Three-Region Folk Singing and Instrumental Performance Festival, which concluded in Hue City on Tuesday.