Basic information about the Cham Ethnocultural Festival in Khanh Hoa
Dates: 17-19 October 2025 years
Location: April 16 Square, Phan Rang District, Khanh Hoa Province
Motto: "Preservation and promotion of the cultural identity of the Cham people in the new era"
The scale of the event
About 600 people will take part in the festival :
Craftsmen of traditional crafts
Artists and musicians
Athletes of folk games
Representatives from 6 provinces : Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Lam Dong, An Giang and Ho Chi Minh City
The festival program
Cultural events
A massive arts festival featuring traditional Saranai music
Performances in authentic Cham costumes
Fragments of ritual ceremonies of the Cham people
Workshops on traditional crafts : brocade weaving and pottery
Interactive program
Cham folk games
Demonstrations of community tourism skills
Photo exhibition "The Cham people contribute to the development of the country"
Educational program
The seminar "Promoting the Value of Cham Cultural Heritage in Tourism Development" will discuss the role of Cham culture in Vietnam's tourism industry.
Schedule
October 17, morning – grand opening of cultural and sports events
October 17, 20:00 PM – Official opening ceremony
October 19, evening - closing ceremony
The meaning of the festival
The event is intended to:
Pay tribute to the unique culture of the Cham people
Strengthen Vietnam's image as a multi-ethnic country
To demonstrate unity in the diversity of Vietnamese society
Confirm government support for the preservation of Cham heritage
The festival will be an important event for tourists interested in the ethnic culture and traditions of the indigenous peoples of Vietnam.
