Yen Bai honours winners of second Literature and Art prize

Culture

Yen Bai honours winners of second Literature and Art prize

Saturday, May 7, 2022

YBO - The second Yen Bai Literature and Art Prize, held every five years, attracted 194 works from 73 artist and writers’ groups to this year’s event.

Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Do Duc Duy and musician Do Hong Quan - Chairman of the National Committee of the Vietnam Union of Literary and Art Associations award A prizes to the winners.

The art focuses on a host of life’s topics and themes, including Vietnam’s outstanding history of revolutionary war and various other genres that captured the judge’s attention.

Two rounds of judging resulted in the Jury Council unanimously selecting 52 works for awards. Seven works were selected for the A prize, while 13 won the B prize, 17 won C prize, and 15 won a consolation prize.

At the winners’ ceremony, Secretary of the Yen Bai Provincial Party Committee Do Duc Duy lauded the success of the second awards programme, as well as the great contributions to literature and art, and most importantly, the positive effects of art on the spiritual life of the people in the province.

The winners of C prizes.

He suggested that the Provincial Union of Literature and Arts should continue to promote the role of motivating artists and writers to participate in the event. He stated that it is events like this that promote literary and art associations to help artists and writers create many works of great importance. The works that come out of the event directly help to elevate ideological and artistic values and are appreciated on both a cultural and a spiritual level by local art fans.

Manh Cuong

Other news

Logo design contest for Mu Cang Chai District.

Artist Luong Xuan Doan, President of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association (center), and the judging panel reviewing contest submissions.

After a seven-month launch period, the organizing committee of the Logo Design Contest for Mu Cang Chai District (Yen Bai Province) received 151 submissions from across the country.

Mu Cang Chai Preserves Ethnic Cultural Identity

A vibrant performance showcasing Mong cultural heritage at the 2024 Paragliding Festival in Mu Cang Chai.

Mu Cang Chai district, with nearly 96% of its population from ethnic minorities, includes 89.4% Mong people, who preserve rich cultural traditions such as the Gau Tao festival, the New Rice Offering, wedding customs, and traditional dance and music…

Yen Bai sees nearly 52% increase in tourism despite challenges

Tourists enjoying the golden rice terrace season in Mu Cang Chai.

Despite a 40% drop in tourist numbers in September due to the impact of Typhoon No. 3, Yen Bai welcomed over 1.114 million visitors in the first ten months of 2024—a 51.58% increase year-over-year.

New Rice Offering Ceremony at Nhuoc Son Temple, Chau Que Ha Commune

The New Rice Offering Ceremony at Nhuoc Son Temple is held annually on the 20th day of the 9th lunar month (20/9).

Recently, at the Nhuoc Son Temple, a national cultural and historical site located in Ngoc Chau Hamlet, Chau Que Ha Commune, Van Yen District, the New Rice Offering Ceremony was held to honor the great contributions of General Ha Chuong of the Tay ethnic group. The ceremony also conveyed wishes for a life of prosperity, warmth, and happiness.

Culture