Opening Ceremony of the 6th Cham Ethnic Groups Cultural Festival

GD&TĐ - The 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival opened in Khanh Hoa, honoring the unique cultural identity of the Cham people.

On the evening of June 26th, at 16/4 Square (Dong Hai Ward), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province, organized the opening ceremony of the 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival, 2026.

Attending the opening ceremony were Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, leaders of central ministries and agencies, along with a large number of artisans, performers, athletes, and Cham people from 7 provinces and cities including: Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, Lam Dong, Tay Ninh, An Giang , Dak Lak and Ho Chi Minh City.

Chairman of the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province, Nguyen Viet Hung, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony.

With the theme "Preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the Cham ethnic group in the new era," the event is an opportunity to honor the unique cultural values ​​of the Cham people, contributing to enriching the unified yet diverse culture of Vietnam.

According to Chairman of the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province, Nguyen Viet Hung, the event contributes to the implementation of Resolution 80-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture in the new period. It is also an opportunity for localities with a large Cham ethnic population to strengthen exchanges and connections, and contribute to promoting cultural tourism and heritage preservation.

Delegates attending the opening ceremony.

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Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan affirmed that Vietnam is a unified nation of 54 ethnic groups, among which the Cham people are an important part with a long history of formation and development, possessing a rich, diverse, and unique culture. The Cham cultural values, with their diverse system of tangible and intangible heritage, have contributed to shaping the face of Vietnamese culture as a unified yet diverse nation.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan delivered a speech at the ceremony.

According to Ms. Vo Thi Anh Xuan, in the new stage of national development, the Party identifies culture and people as the spiritual foundation, important endogenous resources, and driving force for rapid and sustainable development. Therefore, preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values ​​of ethnic groups, including Cham culture, is of great importance in consolidating national unity.

On the occasion of this significant cultural event, the Vice President urged all levels, sectors, and localities to continue effectively implementing the Party and State's guidelines and policies on the development of Vietnamese culture and people; and to promote the strength of national unity in the new era.

The performances were deeply rooted in Cham culture.

At the same time, it is necessary to focus on the comprehensive preservation of Cham cultural values, promoting the leading role of the Cham people in preserving and transmitting heritage; strengthening research and application of science and technology, and enhancing international cooperation and sharing of experiences in cultural preservation.

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Furthermore, it is necessary to promote the role of influential figures, religious leaders, and artisans within the community; linking cultural preservation and promotion with socio-economic development, and improving the material and spiritual lives of the people. Through this, we can continue to affirm the important role and contributions of the Cham people in the cause of national construction and defense in the new era of development.

Many unique cultural, sports, and tourism activities will take place from June 26th to 28th during the 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival in 2026, such as a folk art festival, traditional costume performances; handicraft competitions, multimedia art exhibitions with the theme "Cham Colors - Convergence and Dissemination"; a scientific seminar on Cham cultural preservation and folk sports such as tug-of-war, stick pushing, men's football, men's volleyball, and water carrying.

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