The event is part of a series of activities commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Central Highlands Gong Culture Space, recognized by UNESCO in 2005 as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
From December 18, 2025, to January 2, 2026, the Lam Dong provincial government is hosting the 2025 Southeast Asia Gong Festival, aimed at honoring and promoting the values of the Central Highlands Gong Culture Space, a recognized cultural heritage.
The festival provides a platform for international cultural exchange, strengthening cooperation and connectivity among ethnic communities across Southeast Asia and the world, while introducing the culture, people, music, and tourism of Lam Dong to a wider global audience.
A highlight of the event was the “Southeast Asia Gong Harmony Night 2025,” held on the evening of December 20 at Lam Vien Square in Xuan Huong-Da Lat Ward. The program brought together 10 gong artisan ensembles, including five troupes from Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
