Artistic and literary council makes its debut
The Ho Chi Minh City Artistic and Literary Theory and Criticism Council comprising 33 members presented itself in a ceremony held in the city August 30.
Among the attendants of the ceremony were Dr. Phung Huu Phu, member of the Party Central Committee, standing deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Propaganda and Education Commission, and chairman of the Central Artistic and Literary Theory and Criticism Council; and Nguyen Van Dua, standing deputy secretary of the HCM City Party Committee.
The Ho Chi Minh City Artistic and Literary Theory and Criticism Council will carry out four key tasks: reviewing and assessing art and literary composition, theory and criticism; initiating suggestions for art and literary theory and criticism; introducing art and literary works of high value and criticizing works with ideological errors; and recommending outstanding works for awards.
Commenting on the council’s role, Mr. Dua said: “The council will be a reliable mainstay for creative efforts of artists and writers. It will help promote positive elements and drive back negative trends in the field of art and literature, so as to build up an artistic and literary environment that is healthy and modern and can contribute to the country’s international integration.”
“The council is the first of its kind at the local level. In my opinion, the council will not only focus on the artistic and literary development in HCM City, but it may also have certain influence on art and literary activities in the South as a whole,” Mr. Phu said.
To fulfill its missions, the council should seek cooperation from social scientists, theorists, artists, and commentators in the South, as well as nationwide, he advised.
Buddhism, literature with Hanoi’s millennial growth
A recent symposium has provided an insight into Buddhism and literature’s immense contributions and their connection with the capital city of Hanoi over the course of its 1,000 years of development.
The symposium ‘Literature and Buddhism on the 1,000th founding anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi’ took place in the southern province of Binh Duong last weekend. It brought together 300 religious and non-religious researchers of Buddhism and literature, and Buddhist dignitaries from Ho Chi Minh City and southern localities.
Nearly 100 presentations focused on Buddhism’s role in the founding and development of the former Thang Long capital and the Dai Viet under the Ly (1009-1226) and Tran dynasties (1226-1400); Buddhist literature; literature under the Ly, Tran and later dynasties; and contemporary and southern literature in relation to 1,000 years of Thang Long-Hanoi.
The symposium highlighted lessons on national development and defence, international diplomacy, religious tolerance, democracy, politics and Buddhism’s association with the nation, said Most Venerable Thich Giac Toan, Vice President of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council, who is also head of the symposium’s organising board.
Contemporary paintings exhibition in Hong Kong
An exhibition of contemporary Vietnamese paintings opened at Rotunda Exchange square in the centre of Hong Kong on August 30.
Vietnam Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau, Pham Cao Phong, said the exhibition will help visitors understand more about Vietnam’s land and people as well as the country’s efforts towards development.
He also said he hoped that the exhibition would contribute to strengthening friendship and cooperation between the people of Vietnam and China, including those living in the Hong Kong special administrative region.
Florence Hu, Acting Head of the Hong Kong Civil Administration said the event will help boost art and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Hong Kong.
The five-day exhibition, which is held jointly by the Vietnam Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau, the Lotus Gallery, and Hong Kong Land Ltd, is part of activities to mark the 65th anniversary of Vietnam National Day (September 2).
Hai Phong’s photo exhibition marks capital’s anniversary
More than 100 photographs about the northern port city of Hai Phong and Hanoi taken by Vietnam News Agency press photographers have been displayed in Hai Phong city.
The exhibition entitled ‘Hai Phong City Marks the 1,000th Anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi’ depicted the August Revolution, the grand meeting at the historical Ba Dinh Square, and Hai Phong and Hanoi’s socio-economic achievements during the renewal process.
On this occasion, Hai Phong launched a fine arts contest and exhibition with the theme of Hai Phong marks the grand celebrations of Thang Long-Hanoi’s millennium anniversary, and the 65th anniversary of the August Revolution, and National Day (September 2).
‘Vietnam Days’ to take place in Belgium
“Vietnam Days” will be held in Bruxelles, the capital of Belgium, on September 2-3 to mark the 65th anniversary of Vietnam National Day and promote cultural cooperation programme between Vietnam and Wallonie-Bruxelles.
The event will include a photograph exhibition, music and dance performances, and a fashion show of costumes from Vietnamese ethnic minority groups.
The exhibition will display 40 photographs taken by famous Vietnamese photographers, focusing on the beauty of Vietnam, its people and countryside.
“Vietnam Days” is co-organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium, the Wallonie-Bruxelles International Cooperation Agency, and the Vietnam Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Vietnamese Culture Centre in Laos celebrates 15th anniversary
The Vietnamese Culture Centre in Laos celebrated the 15th anniversary of its foundation on August 30 in Vientiane and received third class Labour Medals from Vietnam and Laos for its contributions to promoting cultural exchanges between the two nations.
It is a bridge for cultural exchange between the people of Vietnam and Laos, which contributes to cultural diplomacy, said Pham Hong Toan, the centre’s director, at the ceremony.
The centre has carried out various cultural activities in Vientiane and Laos provinces to mark major national events in Laos including fine art exhibitions, films and festivals as well as publishing books in Vietnamese that help boost bilateral cooperation in culture, sports and tourism.
In 2010, the centre launched a contest to compose songs about President Ho Chi Minh to mark his 120th birthday, which drew the participation of famous Lao musicians.
The Lao Minister of Information and Culture, Mounkeo Oraboune, praised the centre’s achievements over the past 15 years and affirmed that it remains a sound link of traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Hanoi to host first int’l film festival
The first international film festival in Vietnam will be held in Hanoi from October 17-21.
This is part of the events to mark the 1,000 anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi. It is organised by the Cinematographic Department to promote Vietnamese films and present them to the international scene.
The festival will feature conferences, forums and cultural events.
“Vietnamese Days in China” underway in Beijing
The “Vietnamese Days in China” event opened in Beijing, China, on August 30 to mark Vietnam’s National Day and the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and China.
On addressing the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh emphasized that establishing diplomatic ties was an important event and a milestone in the history of Vietnamese-Chinese relations. Especially, the signed agreements on building a strategic and comprehensive relationship under the “16-word motto” (Friendly neighbourliness, comprehensive co-operation, durable stability and future-oriented vision) and the “four-good” spirit (Good neighbours, good friends, good comrades and good partners) gave fresh impetus to bring relations between the two countries to a new height.
Minister Anh stated that multi-faceted cooperation between Vietnam and China has made many important achievements. He said the strategic partnership between the two countries will be consolidated and developed further, contributing to peace, stability and development in the region and the world.
The Vietnamese ambassador to China, Nguyen Van Tho, reviewed the major achievements made by Vietnamese people over the past 60 years, and stated that the traditional friendship nurtured by the late Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Mao Zedong have become a valuable asset for both two nations.
The assistant to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hu Zhengyue, expressed his delight at the major achievements made by Vietnamese people in the national construction and during the Doi Moi (Renewal) process. He said that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnamese people will build a prosperous, civilized, democratic and fair nation.
On the occasion, the Chinese also highlighted the significance of activities under the framework of “Vietnam-China Friendship Year “, and said that China is willing to promote the traditional friendship and expand cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Later, the same day, nearly 300 businesses took part in an economic forum to promote cooperation and investment between the two countries.
Vietnamese Culture Festival held in Berlin
The Vietnamese Culture Festival was held on August 28-29 in Berlin, Germany, to mark the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam-Germany diplomatic ties.
The two-day festival included a photo exhibition on Vietnamese land, people and culture, traditional martial arts, folk song and dance performance. It also featured a display of Vietnam’s handicraft products as well as the nation’s culture, tourism and cuisine.
Addressing the opening ceremony on August 28, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Thanh Son, who is also Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, spoke highly of the initiative to host the festival in Germany, saying that it is a good opportunity to enhance the exchange between the two peoples.
Berlin Deputy Mayor Harald Wolf said the relationship between Germany and Vietnam has become closer over the past 35 years through the exchange of experiences, culture and high ranking delegations as well as political and economic activities.
There are around 20,000 Vietnamese people in Berlin who contribute to diversifying the capital’s cultural life, he added.
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