Da Nang’s photography and cinema industries have significantly contributed to the Party's ideological and cultural foundation.

Municipal People’s Committee Vice Chairwoman Ngo Thi Kim Yen speaking at the ceremony

Municipal People’s Committee Vice Chairwoman Ngo Thi Kim Yen made the statement at the Monday ceremony to celebrate the 70^th anniversary of the traditional day of Viet Nam's photography and cinema (March 15).

The ceremony was organised by the municipal Party Committee, the People's Committee, the city’s Union of Literature and Arts Associations, the Artistic Photography Association and the Cinema Association.

According to Vice Chairwoman Yen, with their dedication, great concern with the life and the vibe of artists' heart, members of the city’s Artistic Photography Association and the local Cinema Association have brought valuable works, making great contributions to the Party’s ideological and cultural foundation and the cause of national construction and defence.

Like other forms of arts, photography and cinema have brought stories told by moments that are hard to repeat, thereby orienting people to the values of truth, goodness and beauty.

Mrs. Yen acknowledged and highly praised great efforts and dedication made by local artists in promoting the development of the city's photography and cinema industries. She expressed hope that in the near future, the two industries will develop strongly, hereby contributing to improving the life value for local residents.

She also affirmed that the municipal government always paid great attention to the cause of cultural development. She added the city’s directives and projects on cultural development were considered a leverage to lift the development of literature and arts to a new height, increasingly demonstrating its role and position in the construction and development of the city, and promoting the cultural values and human strength of Viet Nam in the cause of national construction and defence, and international integration.

Chairman of the Da Nang Union of Literature and Arts Associations Bui Van Tieng at the ceremony

Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of the Da Nang Union of Literature and Arts Associations Bui Van Tieng said that Da Nang is one of three localities in the country that have both the Artistic Photography Association and the Cinema Association apart from Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.

He added that, over the past 25 years, cinematographers and photographers in Da Nang have won many prestigious international awards.

A wide range of activities are being organised in the city in order to celebrate the 70^th anniversary of the traditional day of Viet Nam’s photography and cinema, Chairman Tieng informed.

Specifically, a photography exhibition themed 'Da Nang - Memories and Present’ is running until March 31 at the Da Nang Museum of Fine Arts.

An art photo exhibition entitled ‘Da Nang - Achievements and Aspirations’ is taking place at the APEC Sculpture Garden.

Documentary films about Da Nang are being screened at the Le Do Cinema until March 19.

Vice Chairman of the Viet Nam Association of Photographic Artists Hoang Thach Van (middle) awarded Certificates of Merit to an outstanding team and individual in photography activities in 2022. Photo: X.D

Also at the ceremony, the Viet Nam Association of Photographic Artists awarded the medal for the cause of Viet Nam Photography and Cinema to photographer Than Nguyen.

The Da Nang chapter of the Viet Nam Association of Photographic Artists, and local photographer Huynh Van Truyen were given out Certificates of Merit in recognition of their active involvement to the development of the photography and cinema industry.

Outstanding photography awards 2022 were presented to photographers Ong Van Sinh and Huynh Van Truyen.

On the occasion, the city’s Cinema Association presented the 2022 film awards for 4 works of good quality: ‘Ghi Chep 12 Ngay Dem’ (Records in 12 Days and Nights), ‘Tren Doi Chan Tro Ve’ (On Returning Feet), ‘Tuyen Dau’ (Frontline), and ‘Khi Quoc Te Ca Vang Len Tren Xu Dao’ (When Viet Nam’s National Anthem Resounds in the Parish).

Da Nang Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Van Quang (first, right) presented flowers to congratulate the 70th anniversary of the traditional day of Viet Nam's photography and cinema. Photo: X.D

Secretary Quang (6th, left) and delegates cut the ribbon to open the photo exhibition entitled "Da Nang - Achievements and Aspirations" on Monday morning. Photo: X.D

Reporting by XUAN DUNG - Translating by M.DUNG