Two couples in Gia Lai are helping preserve Jrai and Bahnar cultural traditions, sharing their skills in music, dance, weaving and basketry with their communities and showcasing them at festivals.
Located in Ia Ly commune, Kép village is a space rich in the cultural identity of the Jrai people that visitors should not miss when coming to Gia Lai. Tourists can also directly experience weaving and bamboo crafting, as well as enjoy traditional cuisine.
As the rainy season draws to a close and warmer sunshine returns in late September, thin veils of mist begin to drift across the Pleiku plateau in Gia Lai province, transforming roads, fields and mountain slopes into a dreamlike landscape.
Ia Mơ Nông Lake in Gia Lai province’s Ia Ly commune is drawing attention for its emerald-green waters, expansive grasslands and close ties to the daily life and culture of the local Jrai community.
Gia Lai is stepping up investment in transport and logistics infrastructure to position itself as a key logistics hub for Vietnam’s Central Highlands, linking major agricultural production zones with border gates, seaports and international markets.
In the quiet village of Mrông Yố in Gia Lai province, artisan Rơ Châm Guk has dedicated decades to preserving and passing on the ancient gong culture of the Jrai people, earning recognition as one of the Central Highlands’ most respected cultural guardians.
The People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province has approved a master plan to 2045 to develop Bien Ho Commune into a major eco-cultural tourism hub for both the province and Vietnam’s Central Highlands region.
A traditional Jrai wedding ceremony will be reenacted in Kep village on April 24 as part of efforts to preserve and promote ethnic cultural heritage in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
Gia Lai province won one first prize and three second prizes at the 2026 National Mobile Propaganda Festival, marking a strong performance at the national cultural event that concluded on April 3.
The central province of Gia Lai will host a number of events and festivals next year for the 2026 National Tourism Year, according to its People’s Committee.
(GLO) – Through persistent training and strict discipline, many workers have been honored with the title of “golden latex tapping hands.” Not only do they achieve high productivity, but they also help maintain the quality and reputation of the enterprise.
(GLO) – Rubber trees not only create stable employment and income for workers, but also play an essential role in developing infrastructure and strengthening national defense and security.
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.
Eighty years after its founding on 10 December 1945, the Party Committee of Gia Lai province, established under the name Tay Son Party Committee, celebrates a legacy shaped through war, renovation, and aspirations for future development.
A woman who once rescued a newborn girl from being buried alive alongside her deceased mother has spent nearly seven years running free classes for disadvantaged children in Tung Ke village, helping eradicate a long-standing harmful custom and providing educational support to local families.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 13 commended Gia Lai authorities and residents for their swift and coordinated response to Storm No.13, which caused widespread destruction across the Central Highlands province.
With the theme “The Echo of the Central Highlands Gongs - Southeast Asia Convergence,” the programme will feature 12 art troupes from Gia Lai, Đắk Lắk, Lâm Đồng, several northern provinces as well as art troupes from Thailand, Laos and Malaysia.
Nearly 1,000 Vietnamese and foreign athletes are set to participate in the Vietnam Highlands Trail – Lam Dong 2025, slated for November 21-22 in Da Lat.
Hundreds of runners have completed a trial run for the Gia Lai City Trail - Great Forest Dream 2025, testing a new 42km course that winds through the stunning natural landscapes of Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
Following its merger with Binh Dinh, Gia Lai has swiftly realised its strategic development vision, identifying tourism as one of five key economic pillars for 2025-2030.
(GLO) – Gia Lai Province celebrated the successful conclusion of its 1st provincial Party Congress for the 2025-2030 term with a large-scale art program titled “Unwavering faith in the Party”, held on October 4 at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Quy Nhon Ward.
