Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh: Vietnamese culture has always been and will be the nation's lasting strength.

The program is chaired by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, coordinated by the Central Propaganda Department - Vietnam Television to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the birth of the "Outline on Vietnamese Culture" (1943-2023).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends a special art program to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the "Outline on Vietnamese Culture" - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The program was attended by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Propaganda Department Nguyen Trong Nghia; leaders of central departments, ministries and branches and a large public.

Speaking at the Program, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that culture is always a continuous, unceasing flow through the historical ups and downs of each nation, each country and all of humanity. Culture is the soul of each nation, the material and spiritual values ​​that that nation has created in history.

According to the Prime Minister, 80 years ago, in the context of the semi-feudal colonial regime in serious decline,Outline of Vietnamese cultureDrafted by General Secretary Truong Chinh and approved by the Party Central Committee Standing Committee in February 1943, it is the first official document of our Party on culture. The outline demonstrates the Party's political ideology in determining the especially important position of culture in the "anti-imperialist" and "anti-feudal" struggle, promoting the national liberation revolution, overthrowing the fascist, colonialist, and feudal regimes, eliminating all unjust oppression, and returning power to the people.

Delegates attending the Program - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The great, national, scientific, popular ideas, with a strong, groundbreaking revolutionary spirit and profound humanity in the Outline have breathed new life into the work of awakening, attracting, and gathering a team of cultural figures, intellectuals, artists, and the masses.

Over the past 80 years, like a red thread running through it, with the three principles of "nation", "mass", and "science", the Outline on Vietnamese culture has continued to be applied flexibly, creatively, and effectively by our Party, in accordance with Vietnam's reality, to build and defend the Fatherland.

The theoretical ideas of the Outline are expressed throughout the Party's documents; especially in the Resolution of the 5th Central Conference, Session VIII, on building and developing an advanced Vietnamese culture imbued with national identity and the Resolution of the 9th Central Conference, Session XI, on building and developing Vietnamese culture and people to meet the requirements of sustainable national development. On that basis, the State has concretized, promulgated and effectively implemented many legal documents, mechanisms and policies to develop culture, practically serving the cause of building and defending the Fatherland and international integration.

The Prime Minister pointed out that Vietnamese culture has unity in diversity, is the fusion and crystallization of the cultural identities of ethnic groups; is increasingly developing strongly, associated with all aspects of life, aiming to serve the legitimate needs of the people - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

"Over the past 80 years, especially in nearly 40 years of renovation, we have the right to be proud of the development of national culture and the great contributions of the cultural and artistic sectors to the cause of national salvation and construction. Cultural awareness has become increasingly comprehensive and profound," the Prime Minister emphasized.

The Prime Minister pointed out that Vietnamese culture has unity in diversity, is the fusion and crystallization of the cultural identities of ethnic groups; is increasingly developing strongly, associated with all aspects of life, aiming to serve the legitimate needs of the people; is preserved and promoted; gradually becoming an important driving force and resource to promote socio-economic development.

Cultural traditions are like a source of nourishment that creates the beauty and character of the Vietnamese people, the spirit of great national unity; the convergence of patriotism, compassion, sharing; the spirit of seeking knowledge, modesty, listening, tolerance, hard work and the ability to be creative, respond to and overcome all difficulties and challenges in any circumstances.

The country's culture, literature and art have become sharp weapons of struggle on the ideological front, as the world cultural celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu wrote: "Carrying many boats without sinking - Stabbing many wicked men without turning evil". Culture contributes to firmly protecting the Party's ideological foundation, resolutely fighting against the bad and evil, using beauty to eliminate the bad, using the positive to push back the negative; inspiring, encouraging and spreading the noble values ​​of the nation and people in society. Vietnamese culture is gradually reaching out to the world with many unique products and values ​​that are respected and welcomed by international friends.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung speaks at the Program - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

"These great achievements are thanks to the comprehensive leadership of the Party, the close management of the State, the participation of the entire political system, the companionship, support and sharing of the business community and the general public, directly and corely the team of cultural figures, intellectuals, artists and artisans on the basis of inheriting, applying, creatively and effectively developing the Outline on Vietnamese Culture in different revolutionary stages," the Prime Minister affirmed.

The Head of Government pointed out that the new development stage with the rapidly changing, complex and unpredictable world situation brings new opportunities and fortunes but also many challenges for the work of preserving and developing culture and arts. Uncultured and counter-cultural manifestations are evolving in a very complex manner. Competition in the cultural field is becoming fiercer; the protection of traditional cultural values ​​is facing many new and more difficult challenges.

In the flow of society, we have witnessed many beautiful examples, contributing to the community and society with the aspiration to contribute to building a better country. But we are also worried and anxious when the "poisonous air" of culture negatively impacts society, especially the young generation. What is the solution to "separate the turbid and bring out the clear" in the context of technology, social networking platforms developing and integrating deeply as today is the challenge and responsibility of each person.

According to the Prime Minister, in order to both promote the good values ​​of the nation and absorb the quintessence of human culture, create momentum for socio-economic development, and firmly ensure national defense and security, we need to join hands and unite with high determination, make great efforts, and resolutely and effectively implement the tasks and solutions set out.

Special art program "Outline of Vietnamese culture - Historical imprints - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The Prime Minister suggested continuing to research and clarify major orientations and consistent viewpoints, while developing, supplementing, enriching and deepening the contents of the Outline on Vietnamese Culture; thoroughly grasping and effectively implementing the Party and State's guidelines and policies; the guiding opinion of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the National Cultural Conference: "Culture must be placed on par with economics, politics and society"; "Culture is the spiritual foundation of society, both a goal and an endogenous strength, an important driving force for national development".

According to the Prime Minister, it is necessary to further raise awareness and action so that culture can truly permeate deeply into all areas of social life; strengthen mobilization and maximize the effectiveness of state and social resources for comprehensive cultural development, so that culture and people can truly be the nation's endogenous strength; continue to comprehensively innovate the content and methods of Party leadership, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of State management of culture; invest appropriately in both human and material resources for in-depth, fast and sustainable cultural development; focus on research, identification and implementation of building a national value system, a cultural value system and human standards associated with preserving and developing the Vietnamese family value system in the new period.

Through artistic language, with many famous songs, dance performances, and scenes... performed by famous artists, the value, role and influence of the Outline on culture over the past 80 years have been highlighted and affirmed - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to build a healthy cultural environment serving the people, a digital cultural environment suitable for the digital economy, digital society, and digital citizens in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution; focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of cultural, artistic, and literary forms; preserve and promote unique and distinct values ​​of national culture; study international experience to develop cultural and entertainment industries with focus and key points and suitable to Vietnam's conditions and circumstances.

The program helps the public better understand the meaning and historical value of the Outline on Vietnamese Culture, continuing to further spread the Party's viewpoints and orientations on building and developing an advanced Vietnamese culture imbued with national identity - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The Prime Minister also suggested promoting communication and promotion of culture, tangible and intangible cultural heritages that are unique and internationally competitive in Vietnam such as Ha Long Bay, Hoi An ancient town, Dong Van Stone Plateau, Phong Nha, Ke Bang, Hue Royal Court Music, Bac Ninh Quan Ho folk songs, Phu Tho Xoan singing, Then singing, Thai Xoe, Mother Goddess worship, Southern amateur music, etc.

"The culture of the Vietnamese people - with a history of thousands of years - has always been and will always be the nation's eternal strength; as President Ho Chi Minh once affirmed: Culture lights the way for the nation to go," the Prime Minister reiterated.

The Prime Minister was moved that every Vietnamese person, no matter where they are, is always proud of the traditions and cultural values ​​of Vietnam, of cultural celebrities such as President Ho Chi Minh, Nguyen Trai, Chu Van An, Nguyen Du, Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ho Xuan Huong... Therefore, they have the duty, responsibility and honor to preserve, conserve and develop a sustainable national culture, in line with the trend of the times; to build an advanced Vietnamese culture, imbued with national identity, for national independence and socialism, all for the people and for the goal of a rich people, a strong country, democracy, fairness and civilization; to strongly arouse the aspiration to develop a strong and prosperous country; for the people to be warm, well-off and happy.

According to Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung, in the historic days of February, sharing the pride and excitement of celebrating the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, implementing Directive No. 03/CT-TTg dated January 27, 2023 of the Prime Minister, the concluding comments of the Party Central Committee Secretariat, activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Outline on Vietnamese Culture (1943 - 2023) - the first Platform of our Party on culture, have been and are being organized solemnly, practically, effectively, and widely by all levels and sectors.

The celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Party's Outline on Vietnamese Culture is an opportunity for all levels, sectors, and all Vietnamese people, including cultural practitioners, intellectuals, artists, and writers, to more deeply understand the historical significance, the contemporary significance, the great values, the longevity, and the far-reaching influence of the Outline in the resistance war for national construction as well as the comprehensive renovation initiated and led by our Party.

The program affirms the achievements that Vietnamese culture has attained in light of the Party's Cultural Outline and Guidelines - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Looking back to move forward, we are empowered by the initial results after more than a year of implementing the 6 tasks and 4 groups of solutions that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong concluded at the 2021 National Cultural Conference, to act resolutely and aspire to contribute to successfully carry out the task of "Arousing the aspiration to develop a prosperous and happy country; promoting cultural values ​​and the strength of the Vietnamese people in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland, and international integration" set out in the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress.

After the Prime Minister's speech, the special art program "Outline of Vietnamese culture - Historical imprints"; in artistic language, with many famous songs, dance performances, scenes... performed by famous artists highlighted and affirmed the value, role and influence of the Outline on culture over the past 80 years; the achievements that Vietnamese culture has achieved under the light of the Outline and the Party's cultural guidelines.

The program consists of 3 parts. Part I is titled "Culture lights the way for the nation", with the songs: Viet Minh Flag; medley of Torch to light the way, Dawn, Party Flag, Doan Lu Nhac... recreating the historical context before the birth of the Outline of Vietnamese Culture; affirming the importance of culture in educating the young generation, building patriotic, independent, self-reliant and self-reliant Vietnamese people.

Part 2 is titled "Resistance culture, cultural resistance", with songs: Grateful to Uncle Ho Chi Minh, Hanoians, Song Lo epic, Cannon-pulling song, Dien Bien liberation, Ho by Hien Luong wharf, Stepping on Truong Son range, Marching to Saigon, The country is full of joy... recreating the spirit of the slogan "Resistance culture, cultural resistance" of President Ho Chi Minh. This is the driving force to mobilize all resources under the leadership of the Party in the period 1940-1975, promoting the role of Vietnamese culture in both nation building and resistance in the two resistance wars that led to the Dien Bien Phu victory in 1954 and the Great Spring Victory in 1975, unifying the country.

The program is one of the practical highlights to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Outline on Vietnamese Culture - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Part 3 is called "As long as culture exists, the nation exists", the audience will review the speech of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the National Cultural Conference on November 24, 2021, as an affirmation that over the past 80 years, the ideas of the Outline on Vietnamese Culture still have their full value.

Closing the art program were elaborately staged performances: Medley "We are proud to go up, oh Vietnam"; "Flying over the East Sea"; "Spring and youth"; Medley "Culture lights the way for the nation" - Oh Vietnam, let's move on.

The program is one of the practical highlights of the 80th anniversary of the Outline on Vietnamese Culture with rich and vivid art forms, helping the public better understand the meaning and historical value of the Outline on Vietnamese Culture, continuing to further spread the Party's viewpoints and orientations on building and developing an advanced Vietnamese culture imbued with national identity./.