A gong and xoang festival celebrating the rich cultural heritage of ethnic groups recently took place in Kon Tum, a province in Vietnam's Central Highlands. Featuring captivating performances by artisan groups, the event immersed audiences in the vibrant traditions, rituals, and festive spirit of Kon Tum’s ethnic communities.

Total coffee growing area in the four Central Higlands provinces will be reduced by about 53,000ha by 2020, according to the Steering Committee for the Central Highlands Region.