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General Nguyen Trong Nghia talking with delegates at the event |
Over the years, under the leadership and direction of the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, and the GDP, military literature and arts have remained aligned with the Party's cultural guidelines and the military's directives on information and training and development of culture and arts in the new situation. Creative activities have become increasingly diverse, producing numerous works that authentically portray the noble qualities of "Uncle Ho's Soldiers" in both wartime and peacetime. Military media organizations and publishers have also played an active role in promoting outstanding literary and artistic works, while specialized publications and programs have become trusted forums for revolutionary literature and culture.
Addressing the gathering after hearing remarks from cultural management officials and artists, General Nguyen Trong Nghia expressed his appreciation for the delegates' contribution and shared experience. He said the meeting was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City bearing President Ho Chi Minh's name and provided an opportunity to reflect on the nation's heroic past, recognize the contribution of generations of artists, and share memorable moments from their lives and careers.
The GDP's Chief emphasized that literature and the arts remain an essential part of the nation's spiritual life, while artists and writers serve as a pioneering force on the ideological and cultural front, playing a vital role in safeguarding the Party's ideological foundation, promoting the values of truth, goodness, and beauty, strengthening national solidarity, and nurturing the country's aspirations for development. He noted that works depicting the armed forces, revolutionary wars, and the image of "Uncle Ho's Soldiers" have played an important role in promoting patriotism, national pride, and citizens' responsibility for national development and defense.
Looking ahead, he called on artists and writers to continue demonstrating political stance, social responsibility, and professional dedication by producing more works of high ideological and artistic value that reflect Vietnam's ongoing renewal, nation-building, and national defense. He also encouraged them to inspire patriotism, national pride, self-reliance, and aspirations for building a prosperous, civilized, and happy country.
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General Nguyen Trong Nghia, artists and writers pose for a joint photo at the meeting. |
General Nguyen Trong Nghia also announced that the military has proposed that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognize the 33 issues of the People's Army Newspaper published on the Dien Bien Phu battlefield between December 28, 1953, and May 16, 1954, as National Treasures.
The meeting reaffirmed the Party, State, and military's strong support for Vietnam's artist community while providing a platform for artists, scholars, and cultural management officials to exchange ideas and propose measures to further advance the country's cultural, literary, and artistic development.
Translated by Tran Hoai