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During the course of the first-ever festival held to honour Vietnamese UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritages of humanity, visitors are treated to performances in 15 cultural heritage genres, featuring the involvement of nearly 1,000 artisans and performers from 13 provinces and cities nationwide.
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Artists hailing from the Central Highlands region play the gong and other traditional instruments at the event.
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A space showcasing gong culture is also displayed at the function, aiming to help tourists gain a better understanding of the tradition in the Central Highlands region.
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The Central Highlands Gong Cultural Space was recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity back in 2005. Three years later, UNESCO added the Space of Gong Culture in Central Highlands to the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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The art of Don Ca Tai Tu’s music in southern Vietnam is introduced to visitors.
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Don Ca Tai Tu’s music from southern Vietnam is officially recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity back in 2013.
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The event is a part of a series of activities held to commemorate the legendary founders of the Vietnamese nation, the Hung Kings, in 2023.
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The death anniversary of the Hung Kings is commemorated on the 10th day of the third lunar month, which falls on April 29 this year, and is also a national holiday.

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