A brilliant symphony from the great forest to the blue sea on the occasion of National Day September 2nd

(GLO)-In the jubilant atmosphere to celebrate National Day September 2, September 1, everywhere in the province bustled with colorful festivals with many special programs, bringing people both exciting and emotional experiences.

The 2025 Quintessence of the Great Forest - Blue Sea Convergence Festival is not only a series of entertainment events but also a journey to bring culture, history and pride of the homeland closer to the community.

The mark of convergence

According to Mr. Cao Thanh Thuong, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the opening ceremony of the 2025 Festival of the Quintessence of the Great Forest - Convergence of the Blue Sea, which took place on the evening of August 29, left a strong impression with the musical scene "Aspiration for the Blue Sea - Shining Great Forest". The program not only recreated the beauty of the blue sea, white sand, majestic mountains and forests along with the rich history and culture of Gia Lai, but also opened a series of vibrant and unique festival activities.

Many youthful and vibrant performances attract young audiences. Photo: Nguyen Dung

Within the framework of the Festival, visitors will experience the unique cultural and culinary space of Gia Lai through the Food Festival "Delicious dishes from basalt land and sea", displaying OCOP products, craft villages and the Coffee and Gong Culture Festival, with more than 94 booths introducing hundreds of products.

Tourists visit the OCOP booth at the 2025 Festival of the Quintessence of the Great Forest - Convergence of the Blue Sea . Photo: Thao Khuy

The highlight of the series of activities is the Street Festival taking place on the afternoon of August 31 with a brilliant parade, gathering Miss Vietnam Tourism Ambassador 2024 Dinh Thi Hoa, singers, artists and a convoy of vehicles promoting Gia Lai specialties such as coffee and ocean tuna.

Not only bringing modern colors, the Festival also creates space for traditional art forms such as hat boi, bai choi, gongs, and traditional martial arts to be introduced, contributing to making the atmosphere more bustling and imbued with national identity.

A group of joyful Bai Choi artists at the Street Festival. Photo: TK

In that flow, amateur Tuong artist Nguyen Hang (Ngo May amateur Tuong troupe, Xuan An commune) shared her joy when she was able to directly participate in the Street Festival and interact with the audience: "I am very happy to be part of the program, especially when I see that Tuong art is being interested in and enthusiastically supported by a large audience."

According to Ms. Hang, bringing the art of tuong to the festival space, blending with the bustling crowd on the street is like breathing new life into the traditional art. This helps artists and audiences get closer together, opening up opportunities for tuong to be “revived” in the hearts of the public, especially the youth.

Ms. Nguyen Hang (second from left) introduces Tuong art to tourists.
Photo: Thao Khuy

With the same aspiration, artisan R'rom Bus (Jrai ethnic group) shared that the sounds of gongs and traditional musical instruments during the 4-day festival are the feelings of the great forest sent to the blue sea. For him, each gong sound is not only music but also the call of identity and pride when his ethnic culture is accepted and spread.

A brilliant symphony of art and youth

At the Closing Ceremony and Light Festival 2025 within the framework of the Festival of the Quintessence of the Great Forest - Convergence of the Blue Sea, the audience enjoyed many art programs with the theme "The Great Forest - The Blue Sea Reaches to Shine".

A special art program with the theme "Great Forest - Blue Sea Reaching Out to Shine". Photo: Nguyen Dung

In particular, chapter I with the theme "Great Forest - Blue Sea Reaching Out to Shine" brings vibrant performances with the sounds of the great forest and the bustling sounds of the newly awakened fishing village, evoking the strong connection between the sea and the mountains, between two converging lands.

Many youthful and vibrant performances attract young audiences. Photo: Nguyen Dung

Chapter II with the theme “Breath of the sea and mountains - Rhythm of youth”, is a special part that attracts young audiences with the participation of singers Kay Tran, Isaac and many exciting performances such as Mr. Right, Goi cho anh, Anh se ve som thoi, Bong Bong Bang Bang and the performance of international DJ Carrillo (Federal Republic of Germany).

The stage lit up at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Quintessence of the Great Forest - Convergence of the Blue Sea Festival. Photo: Nguyen Dung

One of the highlights of the 2025 Festival of the Quintessence of the Great Forest - Blue Sea Convergence is the Light Festival with the theme "Great Forest - Blue Sea Reaching Out to Shine" creating a grand music and light party, gathering many domestic singers and international DJs, becoming a highlight for young people. And finally, the audience enjoyed a colorful light festival night with drones performing light art in the sky of Quy Nhon coastal city.

Tra Thi Thanh Tham (An Nhon ward), who returned from Ho Chi Minh City to her hometown for the holiday, was invited by a friend to watch the show and was quickly captivated. Excited after watching the performances, Tham shared: “The show was truly impressive, both grand and intimate. I liked the light show by drone in the sky of Quy Nhon the most, creating a sparkling and emotional scene. This is not only an opportunity for me and my friends to enjoy music and light, but also to feel proud that my hometown is increasingly dynamic, modern and full of life.”

Tra Thi Thanh Tham enthusiastically watched the performances in the program. Photo: HV

Not only stopping in Quy Nhon with brilliant music and light parties, the festival atmosphere also spreads throughout the localities. In Pleiku, on the evening of September 1, people in the West of the province enjoyed a colorful lion-dragon performance, celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2 at the Pleiku Ward Children's House.

The atmosphere was bustling as many parents brought their children to enjoy the lion dance. Photo: HH

The program includes 4 special performances, carefully prepared such as: Tu Quy Hung Long, Lan Len Mai Thung Hoa, Long Vu Troi Nam Dragon Dance and Drum Festival, performed by the Pleiku Ward Children's House Lion - Lion - Dragon Club. Not only that, the children were also excited to experience lion dance with mini lions, creating a bustling atmosphere, filled with laughter.

Ms. Nguyen Van Anh's family (Thong Nhat ward) brought their two children to see. She shared: "This afternoon the rain stopped, the weather was cool, so I took my children out to play, it was both fun and a new experience during the holiday."

Lion dance performance on the plum blossom valley attracts a large audience. Photo: HH

Mr. Tran Xuan Ngoc - Vice Chairman of Ngoc Phuc Gia Lai Club - shared: "The program is organized to create opportunities for children to experience lion dance, thereby loving their homeland more and connecting with the beauty of traditional culture. At the same time, this is also a meaningful activity to celebrate National Day September 2 and contribute to attracting more children to join the Lion - Lion - Dragon Club".

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/ban-hoa-ca-ruc-ro-tu-dai-ngan-den-bien-xanh-nhan-quoc-khanh-2-9-post565397.html