Criticized for being rich but still receiving support money due to Covid-19, what did Hong Dang say?
Hong Dang said he was very surprised to know that his name was on the list of Grade IV civil servants receiving support for difficulties due to Covid-19. However, he will not accept this money but will share it with the Theater's brothers in difficulty.
Recently, the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports announced a list of 99 grade IV officials who are art directors, actors, and artists of 6 theaters under the Department who will receive subsidies in the support package for employees, employers, and officials working in the arts facing difficulties due to the pandemic.Covid-19. This list includes many "famous" names on TV shows such as:Hong Dang, Thanh Huong, Ngoc Quynh, Thuy Ha, Manh Cuong, Thien Tung, Phung Tien Minh...
According to the Department of Culture and Sports, the Department has paid 99 officials who are eligible for support according to regulations, each person 3,710,000 VND. The Department affirmed that this amount of money is timely support, helping to ease the artists' lives and encouraging them to continue to nurture their passion and contribute to the capital's art.
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| Hong Dang was surprised to learn that his name was on the list of artists receiving support for difficulties due to Covid-19. Photo: FBNV |
However, when this information was announced, many conflicting opinions appeared on many forums. Most of them said that, although according to "strict" regulations, these artists are entitled to hardship allowance due to the Covid-19 epidemic. But in reality, they are not the ones facing difficulties to the point of needing support. Because many of them still earn a large income from acting, advertising, brand ambassadors and business.
Many people even pointed out that the assets of the artists on the list receiving support are still the dream of many people and they deserve to be ranked among the "rich" and not the poor. Meanwhile, many backstage staff such as: sound, lighting, art, props, administration... have lower incomes than famous artists but are not eligible to receive this support package. This makes many people feel that the regulations are rigid, lack flexibility and are not really fair.
"The State's support package has reached the workers, employers and level IV civil servants working at theaters affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, but looking at the list of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, I was very surprised. I think there must have been some mistake by the theaters when submitting the list to the Department, but I believe that even though the "TV stars" have difficulties, they still live in better conditions than many other workers and I believe they will not accept support," journalist Ngo Ba Luc expressed.
Hong Dang was surprised to learn that he received support for difficulties due to Covid-19
Actor Hong Dang said he had no idea that he was a Grade IV official of the Hanoi Drama Theater who was eligible for the Covid-19 pandemic support package. It was only when he read the newspaper that he quickly checked the information and found out that his name was on the list of people receiving support this time.
For him, the support this time from the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports for workers and artists of the fourth-class civil servant level affected by the Covid-19 epidemic is a great concern and spiritual encouragement, not only for him but also for many other artists. This amount of money will also help many artists overcome immediate difficulties to maintain their lives and continue to contribute to art.
But the actor of "Sunflower Against the Sun" affirmed that he will not accept this money but will send it back to the Theater to share with the backstage workers who are facing difficulties.
"The reality is that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused everyone to face many difficulties. Each person has their own difficulties, no two are the same and few people talk about them. I myself have had to ruin many plans recently.
I also work with some of my brothers to quietly give gifts and help poor workers who are facing difficulties during the social distancing period in Hanoi. The fact that I am on the list of actors of the Theater receiving support this time is a great encouragement for me, but I will not accept this money but send it back to the Theater to share with those who are facing more difficulties," Hong Dang confided toVietnamese People.
People's Artist Trung Hieu - Director of Hanoi Drama Theater also shared withVietnamese PeopleAccording to the State's regulations, there is nothing wrong with the fact that the Theater's level IV officials are receiving the support package for difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic this time. Many artists also do not know that their names are on the list of people receiving support this time.
However, from a social perspective, it is clear that among the artists on this list, many are not in such difficult circumstances that they need support. Meanwhile, many of our backstage colleagues such as designers, sound, lighting, costumes, security, administration, etc. have more difficult lives and are not eligible for support.
"As soon as I saw this, I also submitted a proposal to the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports to review the support for the right subjects. I also suggested that priority should be given to supporting the brothers and sisters working behind the scenes at the theaters because they are the ones in the most difficult situation right now. After receiving my proposal, the Department also discussed to find the most appropriate support solution for the subjects," People's Artist Trung Hieu expressed.
