Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tạ Quang Đông said the festival is a key event for the cultural sector, showcasing the finest values of traditional performing arts and reflecting on the creative journey of artistic troupes across the country.

The Strategy for Developing Việt Nam’s Cultural and Creative Industries through 2030, with a long-term vision to 2045, was recently approved by Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially selected the central province of Gia Lai as the host of the National Tourism Year 2026.

Rural tourism not only fosters sustainable agricultural development but also contributes to building civilised and modern new-style rural areas. The development of rural tourism in association with “ecological civilisation” is a strategic direction that many localities are pursuing, with the aim of reducing emissions, enhancing product value, and fostering community development.

Fifteen gong troupes from Southeast Asian countries and the UNESCO Creative Cities will take part in the 2025 Southeast Asian Gong Festival in Lâm Đồng Province in November and December.