Gia Lai and Ho Chi Minh City artists unite in ‘Giao Hoa 2’ exhibition in Quy Nhon

The Gia Lai Provincial Association of Literature and Arts inaugurated the second phase of the “Land and People of Gia Lai” sculpture complex on Monday at the Hoi Phu Stream Urban Area in Hoi Phu Ward, expanding the province’s growing public art space with 11 additional works.

Authorities and ethnic minority communities in Gia Lai province have revived a series of traditional Bahnar and Jrai rituals since the beginning of 2026 in an effort to preserve cultural identity and promote community-based tourism.

The Quang Trung Museum on May 17 opened a special photo exhibition titled “Thượng đạo - Hạ đạo: The Heritage Journey of the Tây Sơn Era,” featuring 130 archival photographs highlighting the history and cultural legacy of the Tây Sơn movement.

A striking avenue of flamboyant trees in Gia Lai province has transformed a remote mountain road into a vivid crimson landscape, drawing attention for its cinematic beauty amid the forests and valleys of Vietnam’s Central Highlands.

The first Gia Lai Provincial Ethnic Culture Festival 2026, held at the end of April, was more than a cultural celebration. The event also reflected a new development approach by the province, treating heritage as a “living asset” linked to tourism and the creative economy.

A community-based cultural tourism initiative in Gia Lai is drawing growing interest from students and visitors alike, offering immersive experiences that showcase the traditional heritage of the Jrai ethnic community.

Young members of Vietnam’s Jrai and Bahnar ethnic groups are using social media to introduce their traditional culture, cuisine and village life to wider audiences through short videos produced in English.

The first Gia Lai Provincial Ethnic Cultural Festival 2026 attracted large crowds of domestic and international visitors, underscoring the growing appeal of cultural tourism in Vietnam’s Central Highlands while also highlighting the need for deeper cultural interpretation and visitor engagement.

A historic site in Gia Lai province that once sustained the Tây Sơn insurgent army is now a thriving agricultural landscape, highlighting both economic renewal and ongoing preservation challenges.

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.