The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a meeting on July 13 to review preparations and discuss measures aimed at ensuring the festival is safe, well-organized and memorable for participating delegations.
So far, 15 international martial arts delegations comprising 246 members from nine countries, France, Switzerland, Germany, Burkina Faso, Thailand, Morocco, Italy, Russia and China, have registered to attend.
The festival will also feature two delegations from domestic martial arts federations and associations, comprising 71 members, along with six traditional martial arts schools with 67 participants.
Organizers said the participation of Vietnamese and international delegations is expected to create a vibrant platform for cultural exchange, experience sharing and the promotion of the distinctive values of Vietnamese traditional martial arts.
As part of the festival's professional activities, 31 delegations have registered for the National Traditional Martial Arts Clubs Championship, involving approximately 750 team leaders, coaches and athletes. Two foreign delegations are also set to compete, further strengthening the tournament's international exchange.
Mr. Bùi Trung Hiếu, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, speaks at the meeting. Photo: Nhật Trường
At the meeting, members of the Organizing Committee called for continued reviews and refinements to operational plans, particularly those covering reception, accommodation and transportation for participating delegations.
Preparations will also focus on security, healthcare, environmental sanitation and other logistical requirements during the event.
Gia Lai Province is expected to hold a press conference on July 21 to introduce the festival. Organizers are also working to finalize publications and promotional trailers and roll out visual communications for the event.
The 9th International Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Festival - Gia Lai 2026 is a major cultural and sporting event for the province, aimed at promoting Vietnamese traditional martial arts, strengthening international exchange and showcasing a new image of Gia Lai to domestic and international audiences.
