Central Highlands ethnic artisans to join traditional Korean music festival (Photo: baogialai.com.vn)

The artisans will give a cultural performance program at the outdoor Nori Madang stage of the Sori Arts Centre of Jeollabuk-do on Saturday.

The program will highlight music and dance performances titled "Solidarity Greetings" and "A Dance of Victory" with gongs and other traditional musical instruments.

According to Tran Ngoc Nhung, director of Gia Lai province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the performance of Jrai artisans at the Jeonju International Sori Festival is a greeting from Vietnam and Gia Lai to international friends. It also contributes to introducing the uniqueness of the Central Highland's folk culture, which is part of the gong culture, which is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Held every year in Jeonju since 2001, the Jeonju International Sori Festival offers visitors a chance to enjoy various traditional Korean music as well as music from around the world.

This year’s festival will have the theme of “Co-existence and Resilience”, featuring a total of 105 concerts and workshops presented by musicians from 11 countries such as Uzbekistan, Poland, Canada, and Senegal.

The opening concert, also titled “Co-existence and Resilience,” will highlight Korean music embracing the strengths of both Korean and classical music, featuring leading musicians from the RoK.