VN-23 International Art Photography Contest is among the 10 outstanding literary and artistic events of 2023

Previously, the Organizing Committee issued a voting plan and regulations, and sent nomination invitations to central specialized literary and artistic associations, a number of local literary and artistic associations, a number of press agencies, reporters, editors who follow literature and art and artists. By the end of December 26, the Organizing Committee had received 57 nominations for 29 events. The Organizing Committee compiled and voted for 18 typical events to organize a vote for 10 typical literary and artistic events in 2023.

After the voting ended on December 29, the Organizing Committee conducted an urgent, honest and correct vote counting with a total of 35 votes, of which 33 were valid. After counting the votes, the Organizing Committee compiled the results and reported to the President of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations for approval. The voting results were ranked from high to low, specifically as follows:

1. A series of activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Outline on Vietnamese Culture (1943 - 2023).

2. The 75th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong attended and delivered an important speech.

The Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations awarded the "For the Cause of Vietnamese Literature and Arts" Medal to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the 75th anniversary of the Union's founding. Photo: Quang Ho

3. Ho Chi Minh Prize Award Ceremony, State Prize for Literature and Arts 2022

President Vo Van Thuong, authors and their relatives were awarded the Ho Chi Minh Prize. Photo: Quang Ho

4. National Conference on "Development of Vietnamese Cultural Industries"

The National Conference on the Development of Vietnam's Cultural Industries held today (December 22, 2023) is the first conference of special importance on the development of Vietnam's cultural industries - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

5. Activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Van Cao's birth (November 15, 1923 - November 15, 2023)

The art program “Vietnamese Birds” to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of musician Van Cao (1923-2023) took place at the Hanoi Opera House. Photo: Hanoimoi

6. The first conference of delegates of Vietnamese veteran writers

President Vo Van Thuong and comrade Nguyen Trong Nghia, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Propaganda Department, presented flowers and certificates of honor to poet Nguyen Khoa Diem and poet Huu Thinh; Due to health reasons, writer Ma Van Khang was unable to attend the Conference.

7. Awarding ceremony and opening of the 12th International Art Photography Exhibition in 2023 in Vietnam (VN-23)

Leaders of the Central Propaganda Department; leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations; leaders of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists; leaders of the Chinese Embassy cut the ribbon to open the 12th International Art Photography Exhibition in 2023 in Vietnam (VN-23). Photo: Quang Ho.

8. National scientific conference with the theme "Theory and criticism of Vietnamese literature and art 50 years after the country's peace, unification and renovation: Current situation and development orientation"