Today, Dak Lak is not only the heart of the vast Central Highlands but also a province looking out across the expansive East Sea. With its “silver seas, golden forests,” the locality is defined by invaluable assets: abundant natural resources, distinctive agricultural produce, alongside a cultural sphere that remains both cohesive and diverse. The Dak Lak people are as rustic and open-hearted as the great woodlands, as warm as a hearth fire during the highland rainy season.
As 2026 approaches, Dak Lak faces a significant opportunity for transformative growth. Connections between the highlands plus the coastal region, together with agriculture, experiential tourism, as well as cultural creativity, will create renewed collective momentum. From the deep green forests toward an outward journey across the vast sea, this land continues shaping its development narrative through inherent strengths, an identity-rich, emotionally resonant Dak Lak driven by the aspiration to rise.
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A vibrant street parade during the Buon Ma Thuột Coffee Festival
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| New Year flag-raising ceremony at Dai Lanh Cape Lighthouse in 2026 |
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| Ao dai festival day beside Nghinh Phong Tower |
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| The Whale Worship Festival at Da Dia Reef |
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| Lunar New Year health-blessing ritual |
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| The distinctive hues of the great forests |
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| An artisan crafting handmade pottery |
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| A bumper lobster harvest |
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| Dak Lak specialty durian |
Translated by HAI LOAN
