Gia Lai to host bả trạo festival in October 2025

(GLO) – As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the vibrant sounds of drums and lion dance rehearsals echo through Quy Nhon, where young artisans and performers are working tirelessly to preserve a centuries-old tradition.

(GLO) – The ghè, a traditional ceramic vessel of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, has long been an essential part of both daily life and spiritual practice for ethnic groups including the Bana, Jrai, and Ê Đê.

(GLO) – For nearly 45 years, artisan Đinh Thị Tuyết, 56, of the H’re ethnic minority in An Lão Commune, has dedicated her life to safeguarding the cultural heritage of gongs, folk songs, and dances, passing them on to the younger generation amid the pressures of modern life.

(GLO) – The People's Committee of Tay Son Commune on September 19 organized a ceremonial offering tray competition at the Quang Trung Museum to honor Emperor Quang Trung, marking the 233rd anniversary of his death.

(GLO) - After more than two decades of nurturing her literary dreams, poet Ngô Thanh Vân has published five poetry collections, two short story collections and two essay collections. 

(GLO) – Gia Lai’s delegation of artisans and athletes captured international attention at World Expo 2025 in Japan, presenting traditional gong music, brocade, dance, and martial arts as part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy efforts.

(GLO) – Gia Lai launched its first expanded ornamental creatures festival and exhibition 2025, displaying more than 2,000 ornamental works and over 30,000 commercial flower and plant pieces, drawing large numbers of visitors.

Pop stars Noo Phước Thịnh, Vũ Cát Tường, and Bùi Công Nam will headline “V Fest - Vietnam Today” on September 20 at the Vietnam Exhibition Center in Dong Anh, Hanoi, organizers said.

The event aims to promote solidarity among ethnic minorities, particularly the Cham people, in southern and south-central Vietnam, following the recent merger of provincial-level administrative units.

(GLO) – The Binh Dinh Branch of the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) has organized a collective screening of the revolutionary film Mưa đỏ (Red Rain), produced by the People’s Army Cinema, as part of efforts to strengthen political and ideological education among its staff.

(GLO) – Authorities in Vietnam’s Central Highlands have officially adjusted the protected areas of the Plei Ơi National Historical and Cultural Site to strengthen conservation and support tourism development.

Vietnamese war epic Mưa đỏ (Red Rain), directed by Đặng Thái Huyền, has crossed the 600 billion VND (US$24 million) mark after just 20 days in theaters, setting a new benchmark in the country’s film industry.

(GLO) – Gia Lai province made a striking impression at the World Expo 2025 in Sakai City, Osaka, with performances highlighting the Central Highlands’ gong culture and traditional martial arts. The showcase took place during Vietnam National Day, celebrated from September 7 to 11.

(GLO) – According to organizers, sculptor Lê Trọng Nghĩa is the only artist from Gia Lai province selected for the upcoming international sculpture camp in Hue.

(GLO) – Photographers from Gia Lai province secured top honors at the 2025 Young Photographers Festival, with several works awarded and exhibited, underscoring the rise of a new generation of Vietnamese artists combining creativity, social awareness and technical skill.

(GLO) - The 118th death anniversary of Đào Tấn, revered scholar and founding figure of hát bội (Vietnamese classical opera), was commemorated over the weekend with solemn rituals and traditional performances in the province.

(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.

(GLO) – Streets and neighborhoods across Vietnam are being draped in red flags with yellow stars as the country prepares to celebrate National Day (September 2). From public spaces to family homes, the national flag has become the dominant symbol of pride and unity.

(GLO) – A delegation from Gia Lai Province will join Vietnam’s National Day celebrations at EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan, from 6-9 September, led by Nguyễn Thị Thanh Lịch, Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee.

(GLO) – Võ Trí Hoàn, principal of Quang Trung Primary and Secondary School in Ia Tul commune, has spent more than three decades collecting antiques to bring the national history closer to his students.

(GLO) – Young members of the Jrai ethnic community in Vietnam’s Central Highlands are harnessing the power of social media to share stories of their traditions, daily life, and cuisine, bringing their culture closer to both domestic and international audiences.

(GLO) – Artist Hoàng Duẩn, deputy head of the faculty of cultural and artistic management at Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture, serves as the chief director of the 2025 festival “The Quintessence of the great forest - convergence of the blue sea.”

(GLO) – The Central Highlands province of Gia Lai marked Vietnam’s National Day with a colorful series of events uniting highland and coastal cultures, attracting both locals and international visitors.

(GLO) – The sounds of gongs and the Xoang dance filled the coastal city of Quy Nhon Ward from August 29 to September 1 as the Pleiku Roh gong ensemble performed at the 2025 festival “Essence of the great Highlands - Convergence of the blue sea.”