Culture

An art programme celebrating Vietnam’s Liberation Day and International Workers’ Day drew large crowds to Cho Nho Night Market in Pleiku Ward, Gia Lai Province, on April 30.

More than 200 students in Vietnam’s Central Highlands have taken part in hands-on cultural learning activities, as schools in Gia Lai province expand practical education beyond the classroom.

A unique fusion of martial arts and strategy took centre stage in Pleiku on April 26, as Gia Lai hosted a human chess match combined with a Tây Sơn martial arts performance during its first Provincial Ethnic Culture Festival in 2026.

Millions of Vietnamese continue to pay homage to the Hung Kings, regarded as the nation’s founding ancestors, through pilgrimages to the Hung Kings Temple complex on Nghia Linh Mountain, a site steeped in legend, history and spiritual significance.

Authorities in An Phu Ward in Gia Lai Province are promoting the preservation of Jrai cultural heritage as a cornerstone for developing community-based tourism and improving local livelihoods.

Authorities in Gia Lai Province on April 24 launched the art programme “Twin Towers Night - Legendary Colors” at the Twin Towers historical site in Quy Nhon Ward, positioning it as a flagship event for National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026.

A special exhibition highlighting the cultural heritage of Hue City opened on April 21 at the Pleiku Museum, offering visitors an in-depth look at the former imperial capital’s UNESCO-recognised legacy and traditional crafts.

Ia Grai Ethnic Minority Boarding Lower Secondary School is emerging as a model for cultural education, as sustained efforts to preserve ethnic heritage inspire students to actively engage with traditional practices.

The recognition of An Cuu Communal House and the Mui Vi Rong - Tan Phung Mountain scenic site as provincial-level heritage sites is opening new pathways for socio-economic development in Gia Lai, with authorities seeking to leverage cultural and natural assets to boost tourism.

A three-day vegan food festival will open in Pleiku on April 24, bringing together local businesses, culinary groups and charity organisations to promote sustainable living and community support.

Thousands of residents and visitors gathered in Gia Lai on April 11 for the 2026 Forest Worship Ceremony, a traditional ritual aimed at preserving ethnic cultural identity and promoting forest conservation.

Authorities in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province are accelerating preparations for the first Provincial Ethnic Culture Festival in 2026, an event expected to showcase the cultural diversity of local ethnic communities while marking a major historical milestone.

Hundreds of Buddhist followers and local residents gathered at Cho Nho Night Street in Pleiku Ward, Gia Lai Province, on April 4 for the 2026 Hoa Dang Lantern Ceremony, organised by Van Phat Pagoda.

A traditional Jrai wedding ceremony will be reenacted in Kep village on April 24 as part of efforts to preserve and promote ethnic cultural heritage in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.

The Vietnamese film “See you on the day of the eclipse” has emerged as a box office success while igniting fresh interest in tourism across Gia Lai and Quy Nhon, as audiences seek out its filming locations.

Musician Lưu Minh Quang Ngọc has launched an ambitious nationwide music project aimed at celebrating and preserving Vietnam’s cultural heritage, marking his return to the industry after nearly a decade-long hiatus.

Gia Lai province won one first prize and three second prizes at the 2026 National Mobile Propaganda Festival, marking a strong performance at the national cultural event that concluded on April 3.

Authorities in Gia Lai province on April 3 handed over 16 sets of traditional gongs to art troupes in ethnic minority villages, in a move aimed at preserving the Central Highlands’ UNESCO-recognised gong culture.

From March 29 to April 1, the coastal village of Nhơn Hải in Quy Nhơn Đông Ward, Gia Lai Province, comes alive with the annual Whale Worship Festival, its largest cultural event of the year.

Residents of Bek Village in Ia Grai commune, Gia Lai province gathered on March 30 to celebrate the revival of their traditional Victory Festival, marking its return after a 20-year absence due to economic hardship.

A star-studded Mega Concert launched the opening night of National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026, drawing tens of thousands of spectators to Nguyen Tat Thanh Square for an evening of high-energy performances and emotional resonance.

The opening ceremony of National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026 drew tens of thousands of visitors to a large-scale artistic spectacle that blended culture, history and technology to showcase Vietnam’s tourism potential.

A traditional royal decree procession highlighted the annual Quý Xuân offering ceremony held on March 28 at An Khê ancestral temple in Gia Lai Province, as local residents gathered to pray for peace, prosperity and favorable weather.

With less than 48 hours remaining, Gia Lai province has completed final preparations for the opening ceremony of National Tourism Year 2026, a large-scale artistic event expected to attract around 50,000 spectators at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Quy Nhon Ward.