Come to Da Lat to enjoy Gongs in the Central Highlands at the foot of LangBiang mountain

Located on the land of the Central Highlands, Da Lat is like a cool breeze dispelling the blazing sun. Here, there are ethnic minorities living together in harmony on the majestic mountains and highlands. The cultural customs of the people here have contributed to creating the cultural beauty of the Central Highlands. The most prominent is the culture Tay Nguyen gongs.

Introduction to gong culture

The cultural space of gongs is a typical representative image of the Central Highlands. Initially, it was only held on a small scale among the people in the village to celebrate the big festivals of the year together. Later, thanks to better and better conditions. Tourism develops, so it is loved by everyone and the organization is larger. Not only domestic tourists but also international tourists are also very interested and excited to watch the gong performances.

Gong culture in the Central Highlands

In order to recognize and preserve the cultural values that gongs bring to us. In 2005, the Central Highlands gong cultural space was recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Humanity. This is not only the honor and pride of the Central Highlands people in particular but also of the entire Vietnamese people.

The space of gong culture in the Central Highlands is a combination of many different factors. Includes gong musical instruments, gong orchestral music, space for gong festivals, and gong players. This is also one of the things contributing to the development of tourism in the Central Highlands, helping to improve the lives of the people here.

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Enjoying gongs of the Central Highlands in Da Lat

Visiting Da Lat, you can not only travel and admire the beautiful natural landscape, but also eat unique dishes such as: wet cake with chicken hearts, Chicken hot pot with leaves... but also have the opportunity to enjoy and exchange culture with the people living here about gongs and many other interesting things.

Mountain Langbiang Lac Duong district is a famous tourist destination because of its natural beauty. Setting foot on the top of the mountain, you will see everything of Da Lat. Looking down from above, everything seems small and we are like a noble lord. Not far away, at the foot of the mountain is inhabited by a very famous ethnic minority. K'ho people at the foot of LangBiang mountain, boldly brought the gong culture to the public through tourism activities.

Central Highlands gongs in Da Lat

Visit K'ho village to discover long houses, daily living items of the people here. Brocade weaving and making brocade items are also a developed profession here. When the night comes, you will be able to see and participate in the Central Highlands gong performance.

Characteristics of gongs in the Central Highlands

Ceremony part

The gong festival is divided into two main parts, the ritual part and the festival part. In the ritual part, the village elder will tell us something about the gong culture. After that, everyone will join with the people to light a fire to warm and light up the dark night, and then join in the rhythm of the gongs. Mainly men will be in charge of beating gongs and women dancing and singing together.

Assembly section

At the meeting, all visitors can mingle and interact with the people. Together, hold hands and dance around the flickering fire to the rhythm of the gongs. In particular, wine and barbecue are indispensable things in gong festivals.

Gong festival at the foot of LangBiang mountain

Drinking wine needs to enjoy the gong

Drinking alcohol should be considered a cultural custom of the village. Because without the pungent taste of alcohol, the fun will lose its attractive part. Drinking can wine while eating grilled meat will give you special unforgettable experiences. Besides, we will also learn and talk with the indigenous people about the customs and life of the people around.

Drinking wine should enjoy the gongs of the Central Highlands in LangBiang

Gongs in the Central Highlands are the beauty of the ethnic groups here. Maintained through generations with deep gratitude. With the spirit of promoting traditional culture, integrating the gong culture into tourism is the right direction, contributing to raising the local culture. This also helps to promote the image of Vietnamese people as hospitable and friendly. To listen to the powerful gong melodies, please visit LangBiang.