Gia Lai to revive Jrai communal house ritual at International Gong Festival

Gia Lai Province will hold its first province-wide singing contest in October, seeking to discover promising vocal talent and promote cultural and artistic activities across the province.

The first “Hà Thanh Colors - Radiance on Both Banks” Festival has created a new community space along the Hà Thanh River, bringing residents of Quy Nhơn and Quy Nhơn Đông wards together through cultural, sports and recreational activities.

Gia Lai is embracing the Mid-Autumn Festival with colorful lantern displays, lion dance performances and hands-on craft workshops, giving children and families new ways to enjoy the traditional celebration.

A cultural exhibition in Gia Lai is bringing together heritage, traditional crafts, local specialties and artistic performances from across Vietnam, creating a platform to promote destinations and strengthen links between culture and tourism.

The scientific conference was organized by the Gia Lai Provincial Museum in collaboration with the Southern Institute of Social Sciences.

Traditional theater in Gia Lai is turning to history not simply to recount heroic figures and events, but to connect a younger generation with the past through the distinctive language of hát bội and bài chòi opera.

Lê Kiều Oanh was crowned Miss Vietnam Entrepreneur Talent and Beauty 2026 on September 10, as the seventh edition of the pageant concluded at the Gia Lai Provincial Convention Center.

Vinh An Village in Bình Phú Commune, Gia Lai Province, will host the “Weekend Gong Night - Enjoy and experience” program on September 11, offering locals and visitors an opportunity to experience the cultural heritage of the Bahnar people.

An exhibition in Quy Nhon has brought together cultural traditions, heritage and tourism products from 16 provinces and cities, offering visitors a glimpse into Vietnam’s diverse cultural identity.

Traditional culture is being brought closer to children in Gia Lai through hands-on activities that allow them to experience gong music, xoang dances and hát bội art rather than simply learn about them through lessons.

Bitterness is the defining taste of traditional Jrai cuisine in Phu Tuc, where forest leaves, bitter vegetables and distinctive cooking methods have shaped dishes closely tied to the community’s way of life.

Gia Lai is seeking to shift its approach to culture from preservation alone towards sustainable promotion of heritage values, with provincial leaders calling for cultural resources to be transformed into distinctive products that support socio-economic development.

Gia Lai has significant potential to turn its centuries-old connections between the Central Highlands and the sea into a new source of economic growth, with maritime heritage, tourism and cultural industries forming part of an integrated development strategy.

Gia Lai artists have emerged as leading contributors to the 30th Regional Fine Arts Exhibition for Region V - South Central and Central Highlands, accounting for three of the nine award-winning artists and the largest number of works submitted by any participating locality.

(GLO)- Nearly 500 artisans, performers, and athletes gathered at the first Phu Tuc Commune Ethnic Cultural and Sports Festival in 2026.

Two young pianists from Gia Lai won gold medals at the finals of the 2026 National Piano Festival, held in Buon Ma Thuot Ward, Dak Lak Province, from August 4 to 9.

Thirty-four troupes and clubs from Vietnam and abroad gathered in Quy Nhon Ward, from August 7-10 for the International Lion, Unicorn and Dragon Dance Festival, delivering four days of energetic performances and closely contested events.

Gia Lai is moving to implement new policies that put ethnic minority communities and cultural bearers at the center of efforts to safeguard traditional heritage, with a stronger focus on passing cultural practices to younger generations.

The 9th International Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Festival officially began on Sunday with an incense offering ceremony and a sacred flame procession, bringing together martial arts delegations from across the country and overseas for the opening of the 4-day cultural and sporting event.

The 9th International Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Festival officially opened on Sunday at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Quy Nhon Ward, bringing together martial arts masters, practitioners from Vietnam and abroad in a celebration of traditional martial arts and its international presence.

Nearly 20 artists from across Gia Lai Province are taking part in a 10-day lacquer painting workshop, where they are learning traditional techniques, exchanging creative ideas and deepening their appreciation for one of Vietnam's most enduring artistic mediums.

The FLC Quy Nhon Flower Festival 2026 will be held from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15 at the FLC Quy Nhon Resort Complex as part of the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026, organized by FLC Group Joint Stock Company in coordination with the provincial People's Committee.

The HV Music Club of Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted held its ninth annual minishow, titled "Thăng" (Ascend), on the evening of July 21 in Pleiku Ward, bringing together student performers and guest artists in an event that also supports the club's annual charitable activities.

Musician Trần Kim Vân has been awarded a Certificate of Merit for his outstanding contributions at the 2026 National Three-Region Folk Singing and Instrumental Festival.