Space of gong culture in the Central Highlands-Dalat, the City of Stories

The Central Highlands gong cultural space spreads throughout 5 provinces of Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Lam Dong and the owner of this unique culture is the residents of the Central Highlands ethnic groups: Ba Na, Xe Dang, Mnong, K'Ho, Ro Mam, E De, Gia Rai.

Dalat, the City of Stories (Photo: internet)

Dalat, the City of Stories-For people here, gongs and gong culture are invaluable assets. Not only is the music of the Central Highlands gongs an artistic value long affirmed in social life but also the souls of the mountains and rivers for generations. The Central Highlands gongs have not only attached to the material life and artistic values but the "voice" of man and spirit in the concept of "animism" as well.

Dalat, the City of Stories (Photo: internet)

On November 25, 2005, the Central Highlands gong cultural space was officially recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of intangible cultural and oral traditions of mankind.