Building new cultural life

Under the theme "Dong Nai – A Flow of Connections, A City Reaching Further," the Dong Nai City Culture – Great Unity Week 2026 will take place from November 18 to 24, featuring a wide range of cultural, sports, and tourism activities. The event aimed at fostering exchanges among residential communities and contributing to building a new cultural life.

The “Huong Buoi” (Pomelo’s Fragrance) dance performance will be presented by the Dong Nai Arts Theater during the Dong Nai City Culture – Great Unity Week 2026. Photo: My Ny

The Dong Nai City Culture – Great Unity Week will also provide an opportunity to promote the locality's image, heritage, cuisine, and distinctive products, instilling pride in national traditions and fostering a distinctive Dong Nai cultural identity that embraces integration and development.

A diverse range of cultural activities

A highlight of the Dong Nai City Culture – Great Unity Week 2026 will be a series of activities closely linked to community life. From cultural exchanges, traditional costume performances, and folk games to sports tournaments and exhibitions of books, photographs, and historical and cultural materials, cultural activities will be presented in accessible forms, enabling residents to participate directly, gain firsthand experiences, and share common values.

In Dinh Quan Commune, the week will be held under the theme "Respect Teachers and  Value morality.” – Preserve National Cultural Identity – Unite to Build a Civilized, Prosperous and Beautiful Dinh Quan Homeland." Activities will combine tributes to teachers with education on traditions, the introduction of cultural identity, and efforts to build a cultural life in residential areas. The commune will place particular emphasis on public information campaigns, traditional costume performances, folk games, and sports activities, along with exhibitions of books, documents, and photographs highlighting the history, culture, and people of Dinh Quan. These activities are expected to help different generations gain a deeper understanding of their homeland's traditions and raise awareness of the importance of preserving community cultural values.

Activities in response to the Dong Nai City Culture – Great Unity Week in Tan Trieu Ward will take place from November 1 to 24, with the main events scheduled for November 21 and 22. Under the theme "Tan Trieu – A Source of Unity and Aspirations to Reach Further," the ward has developed a range of activities combining culture, sports, education on traditions, and promotion of the locality's image.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, Vice Chairwoman of the Tan Trieu Ward People's Committee, said the week's activities will include the “Pomelo’s Fragrance Route” cross-country race, the "I Love Tan Trieu" check-in space decoration contest, a conical hat decoration contest and activities to learn about the historic Binh Phuoc–Tan Trieu Party Cell site. Other events will include folk games, men's and women's football tournaments, the “Workers' Singing Contest – Cultural Colors, Connecting Communities,” the first Tan Trieu Ward don ca tai tu (southern amateur traditional music) exchange, and an award ceremony for the writing contest "Dong Nai – Southern Spirit, Rising with the Nation."

Bom Bo and Ta Lai communes have been selected as the two satellite locations for live broadcast connections during the opening night of the Dong Nai City Culture – Great Unity Week 2026. Both localities are preparing activities highlighting the cultural identity of ethnic minority communities, including gong music and traditional folk dances of the S’tieng and Chau Ma peoples. These efforts are expected to help promote cultural values, strengthen community bonds, and raise awareness of the importance of preserving national heritage.

"The week is being organized to honor traditional cultural values, promote the value of heritage, and spread the positive values of Vietnamese families and people. Tan Trieu Ward is also focusing on promoting tourism, cuisine, specialty fruits, and the ward's distinctive products, while gradually developing cultural and tourism activities that meet residents' needs for cultural enjoyment," said Thuy.

According to Hoang Thuy Vu, Vice Chairwoman of the Binh Phuoc Ward People's Committee, the ward is organizing competitions, cultural performances, exhibitions, product showcases, and sports tournaments in response to the Dong Nai City Culture – Great Unity Week. In particular, the ward is coordinating the organization of the 2026 Dong Nai Marathon – Truong Tuoi Group Tournament, Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio, Television Cup, and the national kickboxing tournament. Notably, these activities are also linked to a program offering residents free health checkups, medical consultations, and disease-prevention guidance. The combination of culture, sports, and healthcare is helping bring the week's activities closer to the daily lives of local communities.

Connecting with heritage

As part of the Dong Nai City Culture – Great Unity Week 2026, a wide range of experiential activities that connect people with heritage will be organized to help residents from both within and outside the city gain a deeper understanding of the cultural values that shape the locality's identity. Highlights will include an experience along the Dong Nai Cultural Heritage Trail, a pottery workshop in Bien Hoa, traditional costume performances by various ethnic groups, don ca tai tu exchanges, and opportunities to enjoy local cuisine. The event will also introduce images of countries and peoples around the world, their cultural beauty, and activities promoting people-to-people exchanges, cooperation, and friendship between Dong Nai residents and international friends.

Residents and visitors will have the opportunity to make pottery along the Dong Nai Cultural Heritage Trail during the Dong Nai City Culture – Great Unity Week 2026.

Nguyen Thanh Tri, Chairman of the Dong Nai City Union of Friendship Organizations, said, "People-to-people diplomacy has been identified as an important bridge for strengthening mutual understanding, friendship, and cooperation between Dong Nai residents and international friends. Through the Dong Nai City Culture – Great Unity Week, the cultural beauty, people, and daily lives of residential communities will be widely introduced, creating opportunities for residents to interact, exchange experiences, and learn more about different cultures. This is also an opportunity to promote Dong Nai as an open, friendly, and hospitable locality; expand people-to-people exchanges; strengthen solidarity and friendship; and promote international cooperation."

Le Thi Ngoc Loan, Member of the Dong Nai City Party Committee and Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said, "The significance of the Dong Nai City Culture – Great Unity Week extends beyond the week-long series of activities, with its impact spreading and being replicated across the community. Residents are not only the creators, practitioners, and custodians of traditional cultural values but also the direct beneficiaries of cultural achievements. This forms an essential foundation for unlocking internal resources and contributing to the development of a civilized, compassionate Dong Nai City with a rich cultural identity."

By My Ny – Translated by Minh Hong, Thu Ha