Culture conference to inspire aspiration for fast, sustainable development
The National Culture Conference, slated for November 24, is set to inspire the entire people’s aspiration for fast and sustainable national development, according to Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung.
Hanoi (VNA) –The National Culture Conference, slated for November 24, is set to inspire theentire people’s aspiration for fast and sustainable national development,according to Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung.
The conference in Hanoi willreview the outcomes of the cultural and human development in Vietnam over 35years since the “Doi moi” (Renewal) period began, based on which culture-relatedorientations and focal tasks for 2021 - 2026 with a vision to 2045 will beidentified.
Hung told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) that 2021is the 75th year since the first National Culture Conference was heldon November 24, 1946. Therefore, this year’s event holds historic significance,which is upholding the spirit of the first conference chaired by then PresidentHo Chi Minh and inspiring the entire people’s aspiration for fast andsustainable national development.
The National Culture Conference2021 is a step to implement the culture-related content in the Resolution ofthe 13th National Party Congress. It also illustrates the Party,Government, and National Assembly’s great attention to culture, he noted.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung. (Photo: VNA)
The conference will takeplace at the Dien Hong Hall of the National Assembly’s headquarters in Hanoiwith the presence of nearly 600 delegates, including Party and State leaders,officials, artists, and representatives of socio-political organisations. Itwill also be connected with 63 provinces and cities nationwide viavideoconference.
The minister said the eventwill re-systematise the Party’s viewpoints and President Ho Chi Minh’s thoughtabout culture, base on the Party’s guidelines to gain an insight into culture-relatedachievements as well as shortcomings over 35 years of reform, and specifyorientations and tasks for the time ahead so as to develop the culture andpeople of Vietnam and inspire the aspiration for a powerful nation.
The conference is expected tohelp the entire Party, people, and army have a better and more comprehensiveunderstanding of the Party’s guidelines and viewpoints on culture to practiceculture properly and build an advanced culture deeply imbued with nationalidentity, according to Hung./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a special art programme named “Belief and Aspiration” on November 21 evening, which is one of the main activities held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to welcome the National Culture Conference slated for November 24.
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The traditional culture, including folklore, is a valuable resource for the development of the cultural industry if it is carefully exploited, according to experts.
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Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
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The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
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For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
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The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
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Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
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Illustrative image (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) 
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung. (Photo: VNA) 
