Cao Bang Geopark
The Cao-vit Gibbon Festival 2025
On March 16, 2025, the People's Committee of Trung Khanh District, in collaboration with Fauna & Flora International (FFI), organized the Cao-vit Gibbon Festival 2025 in three communes: Ngoc Khe, Ngoc Con and Phong Nam (Trung Khanh District). The event was held at Ngoc Khe Secondary School, featuring various meaningful activities attracting a large number of local people, tourists, and students.
Cao-vit gibbon is a rare ape species which is listed in the world's 25 most threatened primates and classified as one of the five critically endangered primates in Vietnam. Once thought to be extinct, in 2022, after an investigation and survey of the FFI, scientists discovered a group of 26 individuals at a small forest in the two communes of Phong Nam and Ngoc Khe (Trung Khanh District). Aiming at conserving one of the world’s rarest primates, Cao Bang Province developed and launched the Project for Cao-vit Gibbon Conservation in 2004. In 2007, The FFI supported the province in establishing the Cao-vit Gibbon Species and Habitats Conservation Area with the total area of 1,656.8 hectares, across Phong Nam, Ngoc Khe and Ngoc Con communes (Trung Khanh district).
According to a 2021 survey, the Cao-vit gibbon population has recovered from the initial 25–26 individuals at the time of discovery to 74 individuals. This increase not only demonstrates the effectiveness of wildlife conservation efforts but also highlights the positive impact of communication actvities on public awareness raising in the region.
The festival also included performances by art teams from Ngoc Khe Kindergarten, Ngoc Khe Semi-Boarding Primary School for Ethnic Minorities, Ngoc Khe Secondary School, and Gioc Sau village. The vibrant and unique performances conveyed messages about nature conservation in an interesting and relatable way.
Not only a cultural and educational event, the Cao-vit Gibbon Festival 2025 also affirms the responsibility and strong commitment of local authorities, conservation organizations and residents in protecting this rare primate species. Through a series of activities, the festival contributes to raising public awareness about protecting nature, biodiversity and wildlife. It also contributes to preserving the ecosystem and promoting sustainable development in the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark.
According to a 2021 survey, the Cao-vit gibbon population has recovered from the initial 25–26 individuals at the time of discovery to 74 individuals. This increase not only demonstrates the effectiveness of wildlife conservation efforts but also highlights the positive impact of communication actvities on public awareness raising in the region.
The festival also included performances by art teams from Ngoc Khe Kindergarten, Ngoc Khe Semi-Boarding Primary School for Ethnic Minorities, Ngoc Khe Secondary School, and Gioc Sau village. The vibrant and unique performances conveyed messages about nature conservation in an interesting and relatable way.
Not only a cultural and educational event, the Cao-vit Gibbon Festival 2025 also affirms the responsibility and strong commitment of local authorities, conservation organizations and residents in protecting this rare primate species. Through a series of activities, the festival contributes to raising public awareness about protecting nature, biodiversity and wildlife. It also contributes to preserving the ecosystem and promoting sustainable development in the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark.
Author: Luong Ngoc Thao
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