Intellectuals and artists have made the "land of learning" Nghe An famous.
Today, in Vinh city, the Provincial Party Committee - People's Council - People's Committee and the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee organized a meeting with intellectuals and artists from Nghe An who were awarded noble awards and titles by the Party and the State and are living in all regions of the country. On this occasion, Nghe An Newspaper reporters had an interview with comrade Nguyen Xuan Duong - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the meeting's organizing committee.
(Baonghean)Today, in Vinh city, the Provincial Party Committee - People's Council - People's Committee and the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee organized a meeting with intellectuals and artists from Nghe An who were awarded noble awards and titles by the Party and the State and are living in all regions of the country. On this occasion, Nghe An Newspaper reporters had an interview with comrade Nguyen Xuan Duong - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the meeting's organizing committee.
Reporter: Sir, it is known that this is the first time Nghe An has organized a meeting with intellectuals and artists from Nghe An who have been awarded noble awards and titles by the State. So, could you please tell us the purpose and significance of the meeting?
Comrade Nguyen Xuan Duong:In history, there have been many great men who knew how to gather and use talented and virtuous people to achieve glorious careers. Without going too far, our Uncle Ho was a great man who paid great attention to gathering and using talented people. In the early days of the establishment of the Government, he declared: "The Ho Chi Minh Government gathers all the talents of the Central, South and North"; "The government must immediately investigate where there are talented and virtuous people who can do things that benefit the country and the people, and must report to the Government". Today, our Party and State have affirmed that the intellectuals and artists play an extremely important role in the common cause of the country. Therefore, today's meeting has a very special meaning, it is a reunion of the elite children of Nghe An in a warm and affectionate spirit, to honor and express gratitude for the great contributions of intellectuals, artists, teachers and doctors of Nghe An, who have contributed to the country, including our province.
This meeting is also a bridge to bring together successful people towards their homeland, a message to everyone, no matter where they are, whatever they do, to remember their homeland, join hands to build a strong homeland. Through the meeting, it is also to promote the image, enhance the position, arouse the pride of Nghe An people in the tradition of respecting the homeland's talent and loyalty, create motivation to develop Nghe An's human resources, contribute to building the homeland and the country increasingly rich and strong.
Reporter: Could you please briefly outline the current situation of outstanding intellectuals and artists from Nghe An who have won noble awards and titles from the State?
Comrade Nguyen Xuan Duong:For generations, the children of Nghe An have always been diligent in studying and studying, achieving success in the imperial examinations. In feudal dynasties, there are many famous scholars in modern times, which is a pride that not every land has. With a strong will to progress, always dreaming of flying high and far, escaping the hardships, Nghe An (formerly Nghe An, Ha Tinh) has many intellectuals and artists who have established their careers, become famous, and have made many contributions to their homeland and country, receiving awards and noble titles from the State. Among them are many scientists, cultural figures, talented, highly moral, and virtuous people who are considered "bright gems" of their homeland and country, receiving the Ho Chi Minh Prize, such as professors: Ta Quang Buu, Nguyen Xien, Dang Thai Mai, Hoang Xuan Han, Le Van Thiem, Cao Xuan Huy, Ha Van Tan, Nguyen Tai Can... Writers and poets Xuan Dieu, Huy Can, Nguyen Minh Chau...
According to statistics up to now, the total number of intellectuals and artists of Nghe An who have been awarded noble awards and titles by the State and are living and working in all regions of the country is 574 people. Of which, 24 people have received the Ho Chi Minh Prize, 29 people have received the State Prize, 6 people have been People's Artists, 10 people have been People's Teachers, 8 people have been People's Doctors, 51 people have been Meritorious Artists, 236 people have been Meritorious Teachers, and 196 people have been Meritorious Doctors.
In recent times, the team of artists and intellectuals from Nghe An have also contributed significantly to introducing and promoting the image, potential, advantages and outstanding achievements of the province through works of art, many scientific research topics in the fields of education and training, health, science & technology applied to state management and production and business practices... Through honest labor, abundant creativity, and keeping up with the rhythm of life and the times, intellectuals and artists from Nghe An who have been awarded noble prizes by the State have continued to cultivate and improve their careers to contribute to society and the people, contributing to the cause of building, protecting and developing the country and making the "land of learning" of Nghe An famous...
Provincial leaders met and discussed with outstanding intellectuals and artists. Photo: Sy Minh.
PV: Can you tell us about the program and activities of the meeting?
Comrade Nguyen Xuan Duong:Within the framework of the program (taking place over 2 days, January 11-12), delegates will participate in many meaningful activities such as offering flowers and incense at the Tomb of Mrs. Hoang Thi Loan, Kim Lien Relic Site (Nam Dan), King Quang Trung Temple (Vinh City); meeting and discussing with intellectuals and artists from each industry. Tonight, at the Provincial Labor Culture House, there will be an Exchange Program, broadcast live on Nghe An Radio and Television with 13 parts and 6 performances. A large number of students and people will attend this meaningful program. At the same time, there will be an opportunity to meet and exchange with outstanding Nghe An intellectuals and artists inside and outside the province who are recognized and admired such as: Associate Professor - Dr. Dinh Van Nha - Head of the Research project on application and development of mechanics - automation in the agricultural and food processing industry, who received the Ho Chi Minh Prize in 2005; Master Tran Van Phac - Former Deputy Director of the Institute of Military Engineering - who just received the Ho Chi Minh Prize in 2012; Major General, musician An Thuyen - author of songs imbued with the colors of Nghe An folk songs, who was honored to receive the State Prize in 2012; People's Teacher, Lieutenant General, Associate Professor, Dr. Phan Duc Du - former Director of the People's Security Academy; People's Physician - Doctor Duong Cong Hoat - Director of Nghe An Children's Hospital; People's Artist Trinh Thi Hong Luu - Deputy Director of the Center for Preservation and Promotion of Nghe An Folk Songs; Meritorious Artist Vu Ha - Vietnam Cai Luong Theater; Meritorious Physician, Doctor Nguyen Dinh Thong - Head of Dien Van Medical Station, Dien Chau - the only medical unit in the province to be awarded the title of Labor Hero in the renovation period...
Reporter: Dear comrade, after this meeting, what is Nghe An's orientation to mobilize and exploit the potential and intelligence of Nghe An intellectuals and artists who have been awarded noble awards and titles by the State?
Comrade Nguyen Xuan Duong:Through the meeting, intellectuals and artists were able to hear and grasp some of the socio-economic results and achievements that Nghe An has achieved in recent years, as well as the potential, strengths, opportunities and challenges for the province. This was also an opportunity for intellectuals and artists to express their views, thoughts and aspirations to the provincial leaders and their homeland.
After this meeting, based on the opinions and thoughts of intellectuals and artists, Nghe An province will collect, research and implement contents suitable to the local situation. Nghe An province also respectfully invites intellectuals and artists to participate, support and help the province in each field suitable to the capacity and expertise of intellectuals and artists; hopes that intellectuals and artists will join hands and contribute with the Party Committee and people of the province to ignite the tradition of studiousness, patriotism, love of literature, love of science, and passion for creativity of Nghe people... contributing their efforts and intelligence to build Nghe An homeland to become increasingly stable and developed.
After this first reunion, every 5 years, the Provincial Party Committee and Provincial People's Committee will organize a meeting program. This is also the common wish of the Party Committee, the people of Nghe An, and the intellectuals and artists representing Nghe An who are living and working all over the country. Because wherever they are, whatever they do, the children of Nghe An always have a heavy heart for their homeland and roots.
PV: Thank you very much, comrade!
Khanh Ly (performed)
