Southeast Asian Gong Festival celebrates Central Highlands heritage in Lam Dong

The 2025 Southeast Asian Gong Festival was held in Lam Dong province, featuring participants from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. The event aimed to promote the cultural values of the Central Highlands Gong Space, a UNESCO-recognized heritage, and showcase the tourism potential of the region.

The festival established two Vietnamese records: the largest gong performance space combined with arts and culture, and the largest musical work featuring a massive gong ensemble titled ‘We are Lam Dong’. Activities included gong performances, traditional dances, and community games to foster exchange between artisans, locals, and tourists.