Nghe An Literature and Arts Association celebrates 50th anniversary of establishment

(Baonghean.vn) –On December 28, the Provincial Literature and Arts Association held a ceremony to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The Nghe An Literature and Arts Association (the predecessor of today's Nghe An Literature and Arts Association) was established in 1967 in the ironwood forest of Lang Thanh commune (Yen Thanh), right at the time when the resistance war against the US entered its fierce phase.

The US imperialists intensified their attacks on the North, in which Nghe An was one of the fiercest focuses. The people here did not hesitate to shed blood, did not spare their homes to serve the resistance. Artists of Nghe An accompanied the army and people to overcome all hardships, contributing to the victory of the entire nation, always proud to be the place where the movement "Singing drowns out the sound of bombs" started.

Attending the ceremony were representatives of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations; representatives of the Ha Tinh Union of Literature and Arts Associations. Leaders of Nghe An province included members of the Provincial Party Committee: Le Xuan Dai - Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Cao Thi Hien - Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council and representatives of a number of provincial departments and branches. Photo: Cong Kien

From a few dozen initial members, the Nghe An Literature and Arts Association now has more than 300 members active in 8 fields (literature, poetry, criticism, music, fine arts, theater, dance and photography).

Inheriting and promoting the traditions of previous generations, the team of artists of Nghe An today has many excellent works that are highly appreciated by the public, winning many awards from the Central professional association, ministries, branches and the Ho Xuan Huong Literature and Arts Award of the province.

Exhibition of photographic works by members of the Nghe An Literature and Arts Association on the sidelines of the 50th anniversary celebration. Photo: Cong Kien

The works of members of the Nghe An Literature and Arts Association have closely followed the reality of life, reflecting the beauty of the land and people of Nghe An, encouraging the process of labor production and building a rich and beautiful homeland. In particular, they have always actively responded to the Party's policies and guidelines, fulfilling well the role and duties of artists towards their homeland, country and people.

After half a century of construction and development, Nghe An Literature and Arts Association has excellently fulfilled its tasks, contributing to the success of the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.

Comrade Le Xuan Dai - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested artists to continue to follow the breath of life to have more excellent works, arouse the traditions of the homeland and national pride, affirm the belief in the Party's ideals of all classes of people. Photo: Cong Kien

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Xuan Dai acknowledged and highly appreciated the creativity and dedication of the artists and members of the Nghe An Literature and Arts Association to the cause of national construction and defense over the past 50 years.

On behalf of the provincial leaders, the Vice Chairman noted a number of issues and hoped that members would continue to follow the breath of life to have more excellent works, arouse the traditions of the homeland and national pride, affirm the belief in the Party's ideals of all classes of people.

The Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations awarded the Emulation Flag to the collective of the Nghe An Province Literature and Arts Association. Photo: Cong Kien

The Association of Literature and Arts must be a place to unite and gather artists, promote creativity, innovate working methods so that literature and arts can develop more and more richly and diversely. Focus on promoting the image of Nghe An homeland so that friends from all over the country and abroad can understand more and come to the homeland of President Ho Chi Minh.

Many individuals were awarded the Medal for the Cause of Literature and Arts by the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations. Photo: Cong Kien

On this occasion, the Provincial Literature and Arts Association received the Best Emulation Flag from the Vietnam Literature and Arts Association. 10 individuals were awarded the Medal for the Cause of Literature and Arts; 1 group and 6 individuals received Certificates of Merit from the Provincial People's Committee Chairman; 5 groups and 32 individuals received Certificates of Merit from the Provincial Literature and Arts Association.

Cong Kien