The inauguration of a new traditional communal house in Ia Gri village, Gia Lai province, on October 31 marked the beginning of the Gong Festival - Wild Sunflower Week - Chư Đang Ya Volcano 2026, bringing Jrai cultural heritage and community traditions into the spotlight.
The Jrai community in Ia Gri village, Gia Lai province, has celebrated the completion of a new communal house with traditional rituals, gong performances and xoang dances, highlighting the cultural heritage of Vietnam's Central Highlands.
The golden wild sunflower season has transformed the slopes of Chu Dang Ya volcano in Gia Lai province, attracting visitors eager to experience the region's landscapes, culture and distinctive culinary traditions.
Villagers in Ia Gri are rehearsing gong performances, preparing a ceremonial pole and getting ready to welcome visitors as Gia Lai’s 2026 Gong Festival and Wild Sunflower Week approach.
A traditional Jrai ceremony celebrating a new communal house will be recreated on the afternoon of October 31 at the foot of Chư Đang Ya volcano, as a highlight of Gia Lai’s International Gong Festival.
Residents living at the foot of Chư Đang Ya volcano in Gia Lai province are preparing to welcome an expected surge of visitors during National Tourism Year 2026, offering a blend of natural landscapes, traditional culture and community-based experiences.
