FTU student Le Phuong Nghi reaches Miss Vietnam 2026 national finals

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.

Hidden beneath the dense forest canopy of the Bích Kê mountain range, the Phú Hà ancient stone rampart is emerging as an important archaeological site that researchers believe dates to the early 19th century and once served as a storage and collection point for agricultural goods.

Students in Gia Lai province are using digital technology, QR codes, audiobooks and online libraries to promote reading and expand access to books, as the 2026 Provincial Reading Culture Ambassador Contest encourages contestants to combine traditional reading with digital innovation.

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.

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.

Authorities and cultural experts in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province convened a scientific seminar on Wednesday to finalize dossiers seeking provincial heritage recognition for two sites: the residence and grave of patriot Nguyen Huu Hao and the H’Bâu Ancient Church.

Distinct culinary traditions across Vietnam are reflected in the offering trays prepared for Tết Đoan Ngọ, one of the country's most important traditional festivals, celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.

The Binh Dinh Bai Choi Opera Troupe, under the Gia Lai Provincial Traditional Arts Theater, staged the final dress rehearsal of the Bai Choi opera “Princess Huyen Tran” on Monday after completing 60 intensive training and production sessions, ahead of its planned public tour.

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.

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.

An Giang provincial museum and the Pleiku museum of Gia Lai on May 27 opened a joint exhibition titled “The Colors of Gia Lai and An Giang Cultures” at the An Giang Provincial Museum’s Facility 1 in Rach Gia Ward, An Giang Province.

The Gia Lai Provincial Association of Literature and Arts, in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association, opened the “Giao Hoa 2” Fine Arts Exhibition 2026 on May 26 at the grounds of the Gia Lai Provincial Convention Center in Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province.

In the quiet village of Mrông Yố in Gia Lai province, artisan Rơ Châm Guk has dedicated decades to preserving and passing on the ancient gong culture of the Jrai people, earning recognition as one of the Central Highlands’ most respected cultural guardians.

Artists participating in the reality TV show “Say Hi Rực Rỡ” held a lively music exchange on Cù Lao Xanh island on the evening of May 21, attracting large crowds of local residents and tourists after three days of filming on the island.

Gia Lai province has introduced a sweeping support package for traditional performing arts, aiming to revive hát bội and bài chòi through direct funding for artists, amateur troupes and young trainees.