Ninh Ton

“Legendary highlands, you are

Wild highlands, you are

The highlands within me, so near yet so far…”

(Excerpt from the song “Come back to Ban Me Thuot if still in love ” by Nguyen Cuong)

The Central Highlands evoke images of gongs, crimson earth, elephants, and ethnic minority people. This is just the start of what the Central Highlands has to offer, inviting us to explore mysterious forests, endless coffee plantations, tranquil Bien Ho Lake, the vast expanse of Lake Lak, historical epics, and unique cultural traditions.

Join Heritage Magazine as we embark on a journey to the Central Highlands through the lens of photographer Ninh Ton, whose youth was intertwined with this region.

Ba Na people in Kon Tum perform a “xoang” dance
Two Ba Na elders share a laugh in Gia Lai’s K'Bang district
Inside a M’Nong house
Central Highlands people view their elephants as friends
Ba Na women weave traditional fabric