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Six initiatives in heritage conservation, sports, tourism and communication implemented

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(GLO) – Gia Lai People’s Committee on August 24 assigned the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to take the lead in implementing six key tasks for the 2026-2030 period, aiming to create a breakthrough in heritage preservation, sports development, tourism and communication.

Accordingly, the Provincial People’s Committee has directed the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to take the lead in developing the public investment plan for the 2026-2030 period.

This plan must thoroughly implement, basing on the Conclusion No. 156-KL/TW of the Politburo and Resolution No. 114/NQ-CP of the Government regarding the national target program for cultural development from 2025 to 2035.

The plan should allocate the budget rationally and mobilize socialized resources to ensure a minimum spending of 2% on culture, as stipulated in Conclusion No. 156-KL/TW of the Politburo.

An Khê Trường Relic and Tây Sơn Tam Kiệt Temple, part of the Tây Sơn Thượng Đạo Special National Relic Complex. Photo: Ngọc Nhuận

Key projects must create a breakthrough in the goal of preserving and promoting cultural values, with the priority given to the restoration and embellishment of special national and provincial relics such as: the Tây Sơn Thượng Đạo - Hạ Đạo complex, the Cham tower system, the Rộc Tưng - Gò Đá archaeological site, and the An Khê ancient stone site, in connection with international cooperation programs and other major projects.

The plan also includes the development of tourism infrastructure, cultural and sports facilities, museums, theaters, and information and communication works serving the community.

Quang Trung Museum and the Special National Relic of Tây Sơn Tam Kiệt Temple. Photo: Ngọc Nhuận

Regarding the management, protection, and promotion of the value of historical-cultural relics and scenic sites, the Provincial People’s Committee requires compliance with the 2024 Law on Cultural Heritage and other relevant regulations, focusing on key groups: the prehistoric stone tool relic system, Cham culture, the Tây Sơn dynasty, the Central Highlands gong cultural space, Bình Định traditional martial arts, the art of bài chòi, and Bình Định hát bội (classical opera).

In addition, the authorities will propose special policies to preserve and promote cultural and historical values, turning heritage into resources for tourism development.

Rộc Tưng - Gò Đá archaeological site. Photo: Huỳnh Bá Tính
Trình Tường dance, a performance showcasing the unique costumes, choreography, and makeup of Bình Định hát bội. Photo: Ngọc Nhuận
The traditional bài chòi festival is a spiritual staple for the people of the martial arts land during festivals and Tet. Photo: Ngọc Nhuận

In the field of sports, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has been tasked with developing a plan for the advancement of high-performance sports for the 2025-2030 period, linked to the training of athletes and coaches.

The department is also to organize the preservation, development, and promotion of traditional martial arts, in conjunction with grassroots and school sports activities, as well as cultural tourism.

Performance of Bình Định traditional martial arts. Photo: Ngọc Nhuận

For tourism, the Provincial People’s Committee has instructed the development of the Gia Lai Tourism Development Strategy for 2026-2030, with a vision to 2050. This includes reviewing, evaluating, and establishing a tourism resource database, and selecting distinctive products such as eco-tourism, historical-cultural tourism, and community-based tourism for pilot development.

Additionally, the Provincial People’s Committee has assigned tasks to strengthen strategic media management, promote digital media, and support digital transformation in journalism.

There will be a focus on other kinds of information, especially in remote and isolated areas, as well as the development of a provincial communication cooperation plan for 2026 and a five-year program framework to enhance the effectiveness of public information and communication.

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