Gia Lai, Oct. 30 -- A series of cultural, artistic, sporting and tourism activities opened on October 30 in Ia Gri village, Bien Ho commune, Gia Lai province as part of the Gong Festival - Wild Sunflower Week - Chu Dang Ya Volcano 2026.

The opening ceremony was organised by the provincial People's Committee and saw the attendance of Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich, head of the festival organising committee, and other local officials.

Highlights of the event series are performances of gong music and traditional ethnic musical instruments; exchanges among art troupes, artisans and music groups; a reenactment of the Jrai ethnic group's ceremony to consecrate a newly built communal house; a market showcasing OCOP (One Commune One Prod...