The “Resonance of Heritage – Connecting the Future” festival will spotlight the “Southeast Asia Gong Harmony Night” on December 20 at Lam Vien Square, Da Lat. Nguyen Van Loc, Director of Lam Dong’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, announced this at a November 23 press briefing.
The evening will unite artisan teams from Vietnam’s Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Quang Ngai, Phu Tho, and Lam Dong provinces, alongside international delegations from Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
With over 200 artists and performers expected, the event promises a spectacular regional musical celebration, Loc noted.
Composer Le Minh Son, the festival’s artistic advisor and general director, highlighted that attendees will experience the authentic sounds of the Central Highlands.
“This interactive event invites audience engagement with performers. The natural resonance of gongs and drums, without pre-recorded amplification, will create a powerful, immersive experience—a truly remarkable festival for both Lam Dong and the global community,” he stated.
The festival aims to set two records: the largest gong performance combined with artistic displays and the musical piece with the most gong performers.
The program also features dynamic activities such as traditional brocade fashion shows, the Global Coffee Heritage Festival 2025, an international coffee conference, cultural experiences like the “Coffee Train – Heritage Journey,” and the “Global Coffee Heritage Trail,” culminating in a New Year’s Eve concert welcoming 2026. Additionally, Lam Dong will host the inaugural Gong Club Festival, celebrating local and regional musical traditions.
The festival commemorates 20 years since UNESCO recognized the Central Highlands Gong Cultural Space as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, as well as the 20th anniversary of Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage Day.
“The festival honors the unique value of the Central Highlands Gong Cultural Space while emphasizing Lam Dong’s commitment to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of ethnic communities,” said Loc.
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