* 5 mass arts troupes winning first prize came from the communes and wards of: Nam Nha Trang, Khanh Son, Phan Rang, Ninh Son, and Nha Trang
On the evening of September 22, in Nha Trang ward, the Provincial People's Committee held the closing and awards ceremony for the 2026 Khanh Hoa Provincial Mass Arts Festival.
Taking place from September 15 to 22 under the theme "Khanh Hoa - Aspiration for Development", the festival attracted the participation of 55 mass arts troupes with more than 1,700 performers, bringing 240 performances of solo singing, duets, group singing, dance, musical instrument performances, and theatrical skits.
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| Performance by the mass arts troupe of Hoa Tri commune. |
Through the programs and performances, the love for the homeland and country, as well as pride in historical and cultural traditions, were vividly expressed; at the same time, conveying the spirit of solidarity, the will to strive forward, and the aspiration to build an increasingly developed Khanh Hoa.
According to the Organizing Committee's assessment, the troupes participated in the festival with a serious, responsible, and enthusiastic spirit. Many programs were elaborately prepared and invested in content, music, costumes, props, and stage direction. However, there were still some limitations that units need to learn from to gradually enhance the quality of mass arts activities in the coming time.
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| Performance by the mass arts troupe of Phan Rang ward. |
At the closing ceremony, the Organizing Committee selected 7 outstanding performances from the participating troupes to showcase for the audience. The performances demonstrated a rich diversity of art forms, cultural identity, and the creative vitality of the grassroots performers.
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| Representatives of the Organizing Committee present Certificates of Merit from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to the first-prize-winning mass arts troupes. |
At the conclusion of the festival, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee awarded Certificates of Merit to 5 first-prize mass arts troupes from the communes and wards of: Nam Nha Trang, Khanh Son, Phan Rang, Ninh Son, and Nha Trang; the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism presented Certificates of Commendation to 20 second-prize-winning mass arts troupes and 30 third-prize-winning troupes.
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| Leaders of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism present awards to 10 outstanding choreographers. |
On this occasion, the Organizing Committee presented a total of 110 awards for outstanding performances; awarded 10 prizes for outstanding choreographers; and 10 prizes for outstanding program directors.
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| The Organizing Committee presents awards for outstanding performances. |
The 2026 Khanh Hoa Provincial Mass Arts Festival was an opportunity for traditional cultural values to continue being preserved, promoted, and spread in contemporary life. At the same time, it contributed to assessing the grassroots mass cultural and artistic movement; discovering and nurturing talented individuals to reinforce the province's cultural and artistic workforce.
THAI NGOC HUY






