" The Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands ( CH ) of Vietnam is listed as a Representative Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. For generations, ethnic minorities in the CH have created & preserved distinctive gong cultures that reflect their identities. For over a century, Vietnam national & international scholars & collectors have studied gong music & its concomitant cultural & religious manifestations in the CH. Their research results, which have been published in VN & abroad, contribute to the growing knowledge of the Space of Gong Culture in the CH. However there has been no exhibition of archived photos on this topic until now. ( The edition that you are holding is ) invaluable records of the gong culture prior to 1975, the photos facilitate understanding of the cultural & religious significance gong during this period ". ( From the Preface of the Edition ). Contents: 1 - Map of ethnic groups of the CH. 2 - The Gong orchestra. Gongs. Drums. Cymbals. 3 - Gong players. Bossed gongs. Flat gongs. 4 - Gong music in context. Funeral rituals. The Buffalo sacrifice. The Jarai King of Fire. Ede Festival. Gong playing & the outside world.