Workshops revive lantern-making tradition for Mid-Autumn Festival

(GLO) – The An Khê Ward Youth Union in Gia Lai Province, in partnership with the local Center for Culture and Sports, launched a project on October 3 to digitize the Ngô Mây heroic martyrs memorial stele, a key historical and spiritual site in the region.

(GLO) – The implementation of Project 6, “Preserving and promoting the fine traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities in association with tourism development”, is transforming government policy into tangible cultural and economic benefits for ethnic communities across Vietnam.

(GLO) – The Gia Lai Theatre Association and the Gia Lai provincial Traditional Arts Theatre jointly held an art program on Tuesday evening in Quy Nhon Nam Ward to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Vietnam Stage Day, observed annually on the 12th day of the 8th lunar month.

Vietnamese composer Thế Hiển, celebrated for timeless songs such as “Tóc em đuôi gà” (“Your Ponytail”) and “Nhánh lan rừng” (“Wild orchid branch”), has died at the age of 70 after a long battle with lung cancer, colleagues confirmed on October 1.

(GLO) – The Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee on Thursday inaugurated a photo exhibition titled “The Gia Lai provincial Party Committee - Proudly continuing a glorious tradition”, marking the 1st Congress of the provincial Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term.

(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.

(GLO) – Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has nominated the feature film “Mưa đỏ” (Red rain), directed by Đặng Thái Huyền, for the preliminary selection of the 98th Academy Awards in the best international feature film category.

Along the Vũng Tàu Strait, the fishing village of Châu Thuận Biển in central Vietnam has earned renown as both a guardian of national sovereignty and a remarkable trove of ancient artifacts salvaged from centuries-old shipwrecks.

(GLO) – The nationwide movement “All people unite to build a cultural life” is strengthening community bonds, improving quality of life, and driving sustainable socio-economic development across Vietnam.

(GLO) – As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the vibrant sounds of drums and lion dance rehearsals echo through Quy Nhon, where young artisans and performers are working tirelessly to preserve a centuries-old tradition.

(GLO) – The ghè, a traditional ceramic vessel of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, has long been an essential part of both daily life and spiritual practice for ethnic groups including the Bana, Jrai, and Ê Đê.

(GLO) – For nearly 45 years, artisan Đinh Thị Tuyết, 56, of the H’re ethnic minority in An Lão Commune, has dedicated her life to safeguarding the cultural heritage of gongs, folk songs, and dances, passing them on to the younger generation amid the pressures of modern life.

(GLO) – The People's Committee of Tay Son Commune on September 19 organized a ceremonial offering tray competition at the Quang Trung Museum to honor Emperor Quang Trung, marking the 233rd anniversary of his death.

(GLO) - After more than two decades of nurturing her literary dreams, poet Ngô Thanh Vân has published five poetry collections, two short story collections and two essay collections. 

(GLO) – Gia Lai’s delegation of artisans and athletes captured international attention at World Expo 2025 in Japan, presenting traditional gong music, brocade, dance, and martial arts as part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy efforts.

(GLO) – Gia Lai launched its first expanded ornamental creatures festival and exhibition 2025, displaying more than 2,000 ornamental works and over 30,000 commercial flower and plant pieces, drawing large numbers of visitors.

Pop stars Noo Phước Thịnh, Vũ Cát Tường, and Bùi Công Nam will headline “V Fest - Vietnam Today” on September 20 at the Vietnam Exhibition Center in Dong Anh, Hanoi, organizers said.

The event aims to promote solidarity among ethnic minorities, particularly the Cham people, in southern and south-central Vietnam, following the recent merger of provincial-level administrative units.

(GLO) – The Binh Dinh Branch of the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) has organized a collective screening of the revolutionary film Mưa đỏ (Red Rain), produced by the People’s Army Cinema, as part of efforts to strengthen political and ideological education among its staff.

(GLO) – Authorities in Vietnam’s Central Highlands have officially adjusted the protected areas of the Plei Ơi National Historical and Cultural Site to strengthen conservation and support tourism development.

Vietnamese war epic Mưa đỏ (Red Rain), directed by Đặng Thái Huyền, has crossed the 600 billion VND (US$24 million) mark after just 20 days in theaters, setting a new benchmark in the country’s film industry.

(GLO) – Gia Lai province made a striking impression at the World Expo 2025 in Sakai City, Osaka, with performances highlighting the Central Highlands’ gong culture and traditional martial arts. The showcase took place during Vietnam National Day, celebrated from September 7 to 11.

(GLO) – According to organizers, sculptor Lê Trọng Nghĩa is the only artist from Gia Lai province selected for the upcoming international sculpture camp in Hue.

(GLO) – Photographers from Gia Lai province secured top honors at the 2025 Young Photographers Festival, with several works awarded and exhibited, underscoring the rise of a new generation of Vietnamese artists combining creativity, social awareness and technical skill.