Kon Tum promoting traditional cultural values

A gong and xoang festival celebrating the rich cultural heritage of ethnic groups recently took place in Kon Tum, a province in Vietnam's Central Highlands. Featuring captivating performances by artisan groups, the event immersed audiences in the vibrant traditions, rituals, and festive spirit of Kon Tum’s ethnic communities.

At the festival, each performance of gong and xoang, a traditional community dance, reflects the unique cultural identity of an ethnic group, including Xo Dang, Bahnar, J’Rai, Gie Trieng, and B’Rau, painting a vivid picture of traditional festivals and spiritual beliefs rooted in their daily lives and production practices.

This year’s festival saw remarkable participation from young artisans aged 11 to 15. These young performers have demonstrated a strong commitment to preserving and promoting their traditional cultural values.

Experts say the traditional cultural values of Kon Tum’s ethnic minority communities are being effectively preserved and passed down through generations. This underscores the success of Party and State programmes in enhancing ethnic cultural heritage and ensuring its relevance in today’s modern world./.