On December 28, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Gia Lai province announced that the Gia Lai Countdown New Year 2026 program with the theme "Lighting up the heart - Connecting love" will officially take place on the evening of December 31, 2025, broadcast live from two locations: Nguyen Tat Thanh Square and Dai Doan Ket Square.
This is a unique cultural and entertainment event marking the moment of transition between the old year and the new year, an opportunity for Gia Lai to spread the spirit of solidarity, gratitude for efforts to overcome storms and floods, and at the same time towards the National Tourism Year 2026 that the province hosts.
The program starts at 8:30 PM with the opening scene "Lighting Heart Fire", combining music - lighting - large-scale LED screens. The song "Heart Fire" is elaborately staged, depicting the spirit of love for homeland, perseverance and the strength of solidarity of the people of Gia Lai.
In the moment of passing the new year, the audience will look back at the outstanding imprints of the province in 2025, as a thank you for the contributions of the community and to add faith to the upcoming journey.
Chapter I "Spring Vitality - Spreading Love" brings a fresh atmosphere with songs Happy New Year, Hello Vietnam, Spring Melody, Full Year... along with a mashup combining modern dance and images of Quy Nhon beach - Pleiku mountain town, contributing to promoting the beauty of nature and people of Gia Lai.
At Pleiku bridge point, gong, xoang and music performances with the sound of the great forest create a unique cultural highlight, affirming the harmony between tradition and modernity.
Moving to Chapter II "Igniting the Flame of Youth - International Convergence", the program atmosphere becomes vibrant with DJs and young domestic and international singers, EDM music and brilliant effects stage leading the audience to the countdown moment.
The program climax is a countdown moment and brilliant artwork fireworks, closing the year 2025 and opening the year 2026 with belief, hope, and aspiration for development.
Gia Lai Countdown 2026 is a vibrant music night, carrying a message of solidarity, faith and positive energy, spreading to people and tourists in the moment of welcoming the new year.
