Gia Lai coastal town resounds with gong beats

(GLO)- From August 29 to September 1, the Pleiku Roh village gong team (Dien Hong ward, Gia Lai province) will be present in Quy Nhon ward to participate in the festival "The quintessence of the great forest - the convergence of the blue sea" in 2025. The coastal city of Gia Lai resounds with the rhythm of gongs and the long xoang circle.

The gong team of Pleiku Roh village (Dien Hong ward) performed at the street festival "Colors of the sea".

To participate in the big festival, 30 members of the gong team have carefully prepared from props (drums, gongs, t'rung, klong put, goong...) to traditional costumes and masks. The team members have diligently practiced and reviewed gong songs such as: Celebrating victory, Joy of the big festival ... with the determination to give visitors the most impressive performances.

Throughout the festival, the resounding gong sounds combined with the bustling xoang dance attracted a large audience. In programs such as the Coffee and Gong Culture Festival, the “Colors of the Sea” street festival or traditional art performances, the gong team of Pleiku Roh village was always the highlight. Locals and tourists not only enjoyed the performances but also enthusiastically participated in the experience of beating gongs and playing traditional musical instruments under the enthusiastic guidance of artisans.

Meritorious Artist - Dr. Hoang Duan (left cover, Deputy Head of the Department of Cultural and Art Management , Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture) - General Director of the festival program "The Quintessence of the Great Forest - Convergence of the Blue Sea" discusses the performance content with members of the gong team.

The enthusiasm of the team members brought impressive performances, leaving an impression on the audience and tourists about the unique culture of the Jrai ethnic group in the West of Gia Lai province, contributing to the success of the festival in the coastal city of Gia Lai.

Gia Lai Newspaper and Radio and Television reporters recorded some images of the gong team during the festival:

The gong team of Pleiku Roh village performed at the street festival “Colors of the sea”. Photo: Dung Nhan

Members of the gong team of Pleiku Roh village participate in the parade and perform for tourists.

The joy of Jrai boys when they were able to perform at the street festival "Colors of the sea".

Impressive performance by the gong team of Pleiku Roh village at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square (Quy Nhon ward).

Jrai boys in Pleiku Roh village enthusiastically perform gongs to serve the people.

In traditional costumes, Jrai girls perform rhythmic xoang dance.

The beauty of a Jrai girl, a member of the gong team of Pleiku Roh village. Photo: Dung Nhan

The brams highlight the performance of the gong team of Pleiku Roh village.

Jrai boys demonstrate their stilt walking skills.

The gong team of Pleiku Roh village performed at the traditional art program organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Gia Lai province.

Traditional musical instrument performance by gong team at traditional art program.

Miss Tourism Ambassador of Vietnam 2024, Media Ambassador of the Festival "The Quintessence of the Great Forest - Convergence of the Blue Sea" Dinh Thi Hoa (left cover) talks with members of the gong team.

Traditional musical instruments of the Jrai ethnic group attract the attention of tourists.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/pho-bien-gia-lai-ngan-vang-nhip-cong-chieng-post565357.html