Culture

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 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.

Phu Tuc Commune in Gia Lai Province will host its first Ethnic Minority Cultural and Sports Festival alongside an Agricultural Market introducing local OCOP products on August 8, marking the first anniversary of the commune's establishment.

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.

As rapid urban development continues, two centuries-old Jrai villages, Ơp in Pleiku Ward and Pleiku Roh in Diên Hồng Ward, continue to safeguard their cultural identity, preserving traditions, communal life and heritage despite expanding roads, new residential areas and growing urbanisation.

Artists from the Pleiku Calligraphy Club in Gia Lai have developed an innovative way to combine traditional calligraphy with the Central Highlands' signature coffee culture by creating paintings and calligraphic works using ink made from recycled coffee grounds.

Eight Jrai artisans from Xoa village in Bien Ho commune, Gia Lai province, brought the distinctive cultural heritage of Vietnam's Central Highlands to the "Return to Nha Trang" art exchange program on June 28, as part of the Vietnam Family Day 2026 celebrations in Khanh Hoa province.

A Vietnamese artisan has spent nearly two years creating a light sculpture of the late General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, transforming a simple piece of pine burl into a tribute reflecting his admiration and gratitude for the late leader.

Gia Lai will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Vietnamese Family Day with a special "Weekend Gong Performance - Enjoy and Experience" program at Dai Doan Ket Square in Pleiku Ward on June 27, highlighting the role of families in preserving the cultural heritage of the Jrai ethnic community.

Entrepreneur Bùi Thị Thùy Dương from Đồng Tháp was crowned Miss Vietnam Brand 2026 on Thursday after emerging victorious at the pageant's grand finale held at Riverside Square in the Đại Phú Gia Villa Complex, East Quy Nhơn Ward.

The Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee has approved a proposal to stage a high-altitude fireworks display as part of the "Eo Gió - Dance of the blue sea" art program, scheduled for the evening of July 11 at the Eo Gió Ecotourism Area in East Quy Nhơn Ward.

Seven artists from different regions of Vietnam and Thailand will present 70 paintings at the “Private Skies” exhibition, scheduled to take place from July 4 to 10 at Gallery 3B in Cau Kieu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

Rare imperial decrees from the Nguyễn Dynasty have been carefully preserved by residents of Nhơn Châu island commune in Gia Lai province for nearly a century, serving as enduring symbols of the island’s maritime traditions and cultural identity.

Pleiku Fest 2026, a major cultural and entertainment event celebrating the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026, was officially unveiled at a press conference held on June 9 at the Gia Lai Provincial Convention Center.

Winning a gold medal at the 2026 National Piano Talent Festival has marked a significant milestone for Nguyễn Ngọc Đan Thanh, a student at Hùng Vương High School for the Gifted, and strengthened her ambition to pursue a professional career in music.

Quy Nhon University's Youth Union and Vietnam Student Association on May 31 held the final round of the 2026 Student Singing Contest, attracting strong participation and support from students and youth union members across the university.

Children’s literature in Gia Lai is experiencing steady growth, marked by a growing community of writers, continuity across generations, diverse themes and the emergence of promising young authors.

Fishermen in Trung Luong fishing village in Gia Lai will hold the 2026 Whale Worship Festival from May 27 to 31, featuring traditional spiritual rituals, folk performances and cultural activities celebrating Vietnam’s coastal heritage.

Fishermen in Vĩnh Lợi coastal village in Gia Lai province on May 26 held the 2026 Whale Worship Festival at the Nam Hải Whale Shrine in Vĩnh Lợi lagoon, a major cultural and spiritual event for local fishing communities.