Promoting the role of the press in promoting the development of cultural industries

VHO - On the morning of May 31 in Hai Phong City, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with Vietnam Television and Hai Phong City People's Committee to organize a Forum on the role of the press in promoting the development of cultural industries.

Attending the workshop were Party Central Committee member, Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Culture and Social Affairs Nguyen Dac Vinh; Party Central Committee member, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association Le Quoc Minh; Party Central Committee member, Editor-in-Chief of Communist Magazine Hoang Trung Dung; Alternate Party Central Committee member, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh; General Director of Vietnam Television Nguyen Thanh Lam.

Also attending were representatives of Departments, Divisions, and functional units under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; scientists , experts; leaders of departments, branches, and sectors of Hai Phong City...

Delegates attending the Forum

Speaking at the opening of the Forum, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association Le Quoc Minh emphasized that culture is the spiritual foundation of society and an important endogenous driving force promoting the country's sustainable development.

Late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong affirmed that today, culture is considered a decisive factor in the strength and position of each nation and people.

Mr. Le Quoc Minh delivered the opening speech of the Forum.

Inheriting the spirit of the 1943 Outline on Vietnamese Culture along with documents of the Party, Government, and current legal regulations, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has developed a Strategy for the development of Vietnamese cultural industries to 2030, with a vision to 2045. In particular, it is determined that the development of Vietnamese cultural industries is the task of the entire political system at all levels, sectors, and the whole society.

“Cultural industries are identified as one of the important growth drivers, making great contributions to the country's economic and social development; helping to preserve and spread the nation's unique cultural values.

In the context of globalization, deep integration, and strong digital transformation, creative, artistic, and entertainment products have become symbols of national vitality, mettle, and intelligence," Mr. Le Quoc Minh affirmed.

Overview of the Forum

With its rich cultural potential and strong identity, Vietnam has all the conditions to develop the cultural industry into a spearhead industry, contributing increasingly to the national GDP; creating many jobs; improving the spiritual and cultural life of the people; and promoting the image of the country and Vietnamese people to the world.

Mr. Le Quoc Minh said that to continue developing the cultural industries, the whole society needs to join hands. In particular, the press plays a particularly important role. The press is a bridge to inspire and promote cultural values; it is a pioneering force to spread new initiatives and values.

At the same time, the press also condemns negative aspects, protects identity; is a forum for criticism and policy suggestions to promote innovation.

Mr. Le Quoc Minh commented that the strong development of the cultural industry in recent times has been accompanied by the press. Many art programs, tourist seasons, festivals, etc. have built their brands through the media lens of the press. Thereby, they have become major cultural and tourism events, attracting the participation of a large number of domestic people and international tourists.

Traditional art forms such as tuong, cheo, cai luong... or talented young artists have reached international level thanks to the spread and promotion of media and press.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the photo and video exhibition "Happy Vietnam" within the framework of the Forum.

Film, music, fashion products, etc. introduced by the press have become trends, helping to expand the consumer market, develop creativity, and deeply integrate Vietnamese culture with the world.

Reality TV shows, game shows, and talk shows about culture, art, and creativity have contributed to discovering and nurturing young talents; creating a healthy and attractive playground for young people and the public.

Mr. Le Quoc Minh assessed that these successes show that culture is the foundation; the press plays a leading role in knowledge. The connection between the cultural industry and the press is the key to promoting innovation and promoting Vietnamese cultural values ​​to the world.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh and delegates visited the Exhibition

According to the Organizing Committee, the Forum is one of the key events celebrating the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day.

The forum is an opportunity to meet, share, listen and discuss the opportunities and challenges of the press and media in promoting the development of cultural industries; practical experiences from press agencies, media, businesses, creators... in developing cultural industries.

At the same time, propose many solutions and policies to improve the efficiency between press and media and the development of cultural industries in the new period.

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