Gia Lai: 2024 Wild Sunflower - Chu Dang Ya Volcano Week opens

The 2024 Wild Sunflower - Chu Dang Ya Volcano Week is taking place from November 6 to 12, featuring many unique cultural, sports and artistic activities.

The 2024 Wild Sunflower Week - Chu Dang Ya Volcano Gia Lai is held from November 6 to 12.

This event aims to promote the natural beauty and local cultural identity, while also aiming to attract investment and develop sustainable tourism.

The highlight of the event is the opening ceremony on the morning of November 8, 2024, at the communal house yard of La Gri Village, Chu Dang Ya Commune, with the participation of 400 artisans, actors, singers, and students, who will join a gong performance to praise the beauty of wild sunflowers and the unique gong culture of the Central Highlands.

During the week, many activities, such as a half marathon, a traditional costume show, a hot air balloon show, a re-enactment of the New Rice celebration, and an exhibition of handicrafts and specialties of the indigenous Jarai and Bahnar people, will take place.

Activities take place at many locations such as Nghia Hung Commune, Bien Ho and the Chu Pah area, giving visitors the opportunity to experience Gia Lai's scenery and learn about Central Highlands culture.

The week promises to bring unique experiences, contributing to preserving traditional culture and promoting local economic development.

Through the 2024 Wild Sunflower - Chu Dang Ya Volcano Week, Gia Lai Province continues to introduce the image of wild sunflowers associated with Chu Dang Ya Volcano, which has been voted as one of the top 10 most attractive destinations in Gia Lai by the Vietnam Record Organisation (Vietking).

Specifically, Chu Dang Ya was recognised as one of the 10 most beautiful volcanoes in the world by a British magazine in 2018.

NDO