Gia Lai showcases traditional arts at Vietnam National Day at Osaka EXPO 2025

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(GLO) – Vietnam marked its National Day at EXPO 2025 in Osaka on Tuesday with a special art program featuring performances by artists and artisans from Gia Lai province, highlighting the country’s cultural diversity on the global stage.

Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long attended the ceremony alongside leaders from several ministries and sectors.

The event included traditional and modern performances, martial arts, and music, with contributions from renowned singer Mỹ Linh, artists from major Vietnamese theaters, and artisans from Bắc Ninh and Gia Lai.

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Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long delivers the opening remarks at Vietnam National Day at EXPO 2025. Photo: VGP/Đức Tuân

EXPO 2025, held from April 13 to October 13 on Osaka’s Yumeshima island, has drawn 158 countries and international organizations, each celebrating a designated National Day.

Vietnam’s commemoration coincided with the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, underscoring its symbolic importance.

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The opening art program for Vietnam National Day featured artists and artisans from Gia Lai province. Photo: ĐVCC

Vietnam’s pavilion is presented under the theme “An inclusive society centered on people,” in line with the Expo’s broader theme, “Designing future society for our lives.”

In his opening speech, Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long emphasized Vietnam’s commitment to a prosperous, safe, and inclusive society, expressing gratitude to Japan and Osaka authorities for their support.

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Performance of traditional musical instruments. Photo: ĐVCC

The National Day program featured seven segments, including a welcoming ceremony, parades, the “Radiant Vietnam” show, outdoor stage performances, a Gala dinner and the evening finale.

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Singer Mỹ Linh performs at the event. Photo: ĐVCC

Gia Lai province contributed to four programs with standout performances: “Buôn làng ấm no” (Prosperous villages), “Chiếc khăn Piêu” (The Piêu scarf), “Đêm hội trăng rằm” (full moon festival night), and the martial arts dance “Hào khí Tây Sơn” (The spirit of Tây Sơn).

A performance by artisans from Gia Lai province at Vietnam National Day. Video clip: Gia Lai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism

A delegation from Gia Lai, led by Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyễn Thị Thanh Lịch, arrived in Japan on September 6 to take part in the celebrations.

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