Gia Lai, Feb. 26 -- The Gia Lai provincial authorities have issued a plan for the 2026-2030 scheme to preserve and uphold gong cultural space, with an international gong festival in the fourth quarter as a highlight to spread the Central Highlands' unique cultural identity to domestic and foreign audiences.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Pleiku, the festival will welcome delegations from across Gia Lai, other Vietnamese localities and a selection of Asian nations. It will not only honour the heritage value of gong cultural space but also serve as a cultural diplomatic activity.

In recent years, Gia Lai has pursued tangible steps to transform gong culture into a distinctive cultural - tourism product. The weekly "Weekend Gong - Enjo...