Over 200 works unveiled at Gia Lai literary and artistic creation camp

On the evening of December 31, at the Pleiku Ward Children's House (Gia Lai province), the free music event "Pleimer Town – End Year Countdown 2025" took place, drawing more than 2,000 attendees who immersed themselves in a vibrant night of music to welcome the New Year 2026.

The Gia Lai Literature Sub-Association on December 27 convened its first congress for the 2025-2030 term, electing a new leadership and outlining priorities to support writers and literary activities in the province.

Gia Lai will usher in 2026 with a large-scale countdown event held simultaneously in Quy Nhon and Pleiku on the night of December 31, organisers said. The programme aims to deliver an emotionally charged artistic experience marking the transition to the new year.

A memorial ceremony marking the 223rd anniversary of the death of Admiral Bùi Thị Xuân was held on December 25 at her temple in Phú Xuân quarter, Tây Sơn commune, Gia Lai province, the Quang Trung Museum said.

“Bông trang đỏ” (Red ixora), published by the Writers’ Association Publishing House in 2025, is a collection of 13 of Nguyễn Đặng Thùy Trang’s most cherished short stories, selected from her works written since 2019. 

In Vietnam’s Central Highlands, Chăm H’roi artisans in Canh Thành village are working to safeguard their ancestral gong music by teaching younger generations, ensuring a cultural tradition once at risk continues to resonate in daily life.

Nearly 50 grassroots trade unions across Gia Lai province have joined a dance video contest aimed at celebrating Central Highlands culture and marking the first Gia Lai Provincial Trade Union Congress for the 2025–2030 term.

Gia Lai province secured two awards at the fifth “Living Beautifully” contest, themed The Miracle of Compassion, at a closing ceremony hosted by Thanh Niên Newspaper in Ho Chi Minh City.

Authorities in Ơp village, Pleiku ward, Gia Lai province, on Friday reenacted the traditional engagement ceremony of the Jrai ethnic group in an effort to preserve local cultural heritage while promoting community-based tourism.

Pleiku Library in Gia Lai Province has completed the handover of community bookcases and 3,540 books to 12 communes in the province’s western region, according to its director, Nguyễn Thị Thủy.

The People’s Committee of Gia Lai province has approved a plan to consolidate and reorganise public service units across multiple provincial departments, aiming to streamline the organisational structure and expand financial autonomy.

It’s time to uncork the prosecco and maybe order a plate of tagliatelle al ragù for the table. Italy has a very tasty reason to celebrate: Its national cuisine has become the first entire gastronomic style to be recognized by UNESCO, the UN’s cultural body.

Nature remains a sacred force guiding the spiritual and practical lives of Central Highlands ethnic communities, where centuries-old beliefs continue to shape farming, forest use and seasonal rituals.

Young people in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province are turning to fashion and digital tools to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Central Highlands, as modern life accelerates and traditional values risk fading.

Ngơm Thung village in Ia Bang commune, home to the Jrai ethnic community, is earning growing recognition for its intricate bamboo and rattan basketry, thanks in large part to artisan Rinh, who at 40 is among the youngest cultural guardians of this craft.

Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage Association on Tuesday held the awards ceremony for the second “Vietnamese Cultural Heritage through Painting” contest, marking the 2025 edition of the national art initiative.

The 2025 national Tuồng (Vietnamese classical drama) and folk opera festival concluded in Hanoi with strong performances from the province’s traditional art troupes, reaffirming the province’s reputation as the cradle of bài chòi and hát bội.

Gia Lai province in Vietnam is taking active steps to safeguard its intangible cultural heritage through specialized training courses for local artisans.

A self-taught sculptor in Hội Phú Ward, Vietnam, has built a livelihood from creating detailed cement bas-relief statues, producing commissions for cafés and kindergartens while fulfilling a lifelong passion for art.

More than 1,070 respected community figures across a Vietnamese province are playing a key role in improving infrastructure, preventing outdated customs, and preserving ethnic cultural heritage, according to local authorities.

Pleiku is experiencing its most beautiful days of the year. The days unfold gently beneath blue skies and fresh breezes. The persistent winds sweep across the highland hills and mountains, filling my heart with boundless nostalgia and affection.

Gia Lai Province’s Appraisal Council on November 22 endorsed two artifact groups for submission to national authorities for recognition as national treasures, including the An Phu gold ritual collection and the Kơ Đơ gong set of the Jrai people.

Beneath the misty morning air and rolling slopes of the Gia Lai plateau, the deep green pine canopies of Pleiku have long stood as a defining symbol of the Central Highlands, evoking nostalgia and pride among locals and visitors alike.

The Pleiku Museum in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province on 15 November convened a seminar to assess and promote the artistic legacy of painter Xu Man, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth (1925–2025).