Dam Vinh Hung wears unusual badge: Violating regulations on artistic performance activities.

The badges pinned to Dam Vinh Hung's costume during his live show "The Day You Light the Stars" - Photo: Organizers

On the afternoon of June 13th, a representative from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports responded to Tuoi Tre Online regarding Dam Vinh Hung wearing a "strange badge" on his shirt while performing at the "Day You Light Up the Stars " concert on May 4th, 2024.

The medals on Dam Vinh Hung's outfit are inappropriate.

"The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has listened to opinions from cultural managers, National Assembly representatives, and veteran officials; it has also sought opinions from specialized agencies and art councils to assess the performance elements related to the content reflected in the press and by the public in the aforementioned program."

Opinions have been expressed that the performances, through theatrical art and the use of costumes stylized in the style of foreign military attire and accessories with medals and decorations on the singers' costumes, were inappropriate for the content of the performances and the overall program, inconsistent with Vietnamese cultural values, and easily evoked sensitive political issues.

"The content in question violated regulations on performing arts activities. The Department of Culture and Sports is proposing that the competent authority handle the case in accordance with the law," a representative of the department said.

Previously, the department had invited Viet Singing Company Limited, singer Dam Vinh Hung, and the designer for a discussion, and a record was made of their feedback.

The Department also reminded and requested the Vietnamese Singing Company and individuals participating in performances and artistic creations to further enhance their sense of responsibility and political awareness; pay attention to costumes and presentation styles, avoiding causing offense and negative impacts on public opinion and society in the future.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/dam-vinh-hung-deo-huy-hieu-la-vi-pham-cac-quy-dinh-ve-hoat-dong-trinh-dien-nghe-thuat-20240606123548929.htm