The 4th Congress of the Nghe An Folk Arts Association

(Baonghean.vn) - On July 13, 2015, in Vinh City, the Nghe An Folk Arts Association held its 4th Congress (2015-2020 term).

Attending the congress were representatives from the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department, the Provincial People's Committee Office, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam Folk Arts Association, and members of the Nghe An Folk Arts Association.

During the past term, the Nghe An Folk Arts Association has successfully completed its tasks of collecting and researching the folk culture of Nghe An province; coordinating with relevant departments and agencies to compile works on folk culture and arts; and disseminating, teaching, and introducing the folk culture of Nghe An province, contributing to reviving its values ​​in the consciousness and lives of the people.

Delegates attending the Congress.

Regarding the collection and dissemination of folk culture and arts alone, there have been 63 scientific research projects to date, 18 of which have been published as books. In addition, there are dozens of articles published in central and local newspapers and magazines.

Mr. Le Tai Hoe, Chairman of the Nghe An Folk Arts Association, presented the report of the Association's Executive Committee.

In the coming term, the Association will continue to build upon its achievements in researching, collecting, and transmitting folk culture according to a roadmap aimed at exploiting the cultural essence of Nghe An province. Based on this, it will implement long-term, in-depth projects in various aspects of intangible cultural heritage, especially the culture of ethnic minorities.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Xuan Duc - Standing Committee Member of the Vietnam Folk Arts Association, delivered a speech acknowledging the efforts and effectiveness of the Nghe An Folk Arts Association in the past period.

Comrade Tran Quoc Khanh, Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department, gave his opinion on strengthening the identification and recruitment of members, especially young members.

At the congress, delegates engaged in lively discussions on related issues such as membership development, especially among young members; strengthening collection and scientific research; and mobilizing operating funds...

The new Executive Committee has been introduced and assumed its duties.

The 4th Congress of the Nghe An Folk Arts Association elected a five-member Executive Committee, with Mr. Tran Huu Duc being appointed Chairman of the Association for the 2015-2020 term.

Comrade Ngoc Kim Nam, Deputy Chief of the Office of the Provincial People's Committee, presented a Certificate of Commendation to the Nghe An Folk Arts Association.

Comrade Ngoc Kim Nam, Deputy Chief of the Provincial People's Committee Office, presented Certificates of Commendation to the members.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Xuan Duc presents Certificates of Merit from the Vietnam Folk Arts Association to its members.

On this occasion, the Vietnam Folk Arts Association awarded Certificates of Merit to 9 members; the Nghe An Folk Arts Association and the Provincial People's Committee awarded Certificates of Merit to the Nghe An Folk Arts Association as a whole and 6 members for their outstanding achievements.

Cong Kien