According to statistics from the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, there are currently more than 70 gong and chieng teams participating in performances with over 600 artisans in the area.
Through these activities, the image of people and culture of Gia Lai is vividly promoted, contributing to attracting domestic and international tourists.
In remote villages of Gia Lai such as Kbang, Chu Pah, Kong Chro, Chu Se, Duc Co... besides teaching gong playing and gong adjustment skills to the younger generation, artisans also contribute to arousing love for national culture.
Many young students have been able to use gongs proficiently in community activities, local and provincial cultural festivals. Teaching classes not only help inherit heritage but also raise awareness about the role of preserving and promoting the Central Highlands gong cultural space.
In To Tung commune, the Leng village women's gong club was established in July 2014 with 60 members. In recent years, the club has impressed with its strong but still flexible and rhythmic performance style.
The appearance of female gong clubs has created a big surprise, gradually eliminating the long-standing view that playing gongs is a male job.
Ms. Dinh Thi Khop - Deputy Head of the club - shared: "According to Ba Na customs, women are not allowed to play gongs. But with love and responsibility for national culture, we strive to bring new vitality to the heritage. When the village elder allows it, everyone is very excited.
During a survey trip to build schools in border areas in mid-March 2026, Mr. Thai Dai Ngoc - Secretary of Gia Lai Provincial Party Committee requested that, in addition to having quality schools, functional agencies should pay attention to investing in equipment for extracurricular activities, teaching, and preserving traditional culture, especially the Central Highlands gong cultural space.
