Mai Vang Award affirms new vitality

The 2nd Art Exchange Program "Towards the 31st Golden Apricot Award - 2025" organized by Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, took place on the morning of November 7, marking a new step forward for the prestigious cultural award after three decades of spreading humanistic values.

Constantly innovating

Attending the program were Mr. Pham Quy Trong, Deputy Head of Department III of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; Mr. Nguyen Huu Dat, Head of the representative office of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr. Tran Trong Dung, Vice President of the Vietnam Journalists Association ; Mr. Nguyen Tan Phong, Member of the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Journalists Association, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association.

Giải Mai Vàng khẳng định sức sống mới - Ảnh 1. — The Organizing Committee and artists attending the 2nd Art Exchange Program "Towards the 31st Golden Apricot Award - 2025" on November 7, took a souvenir photo (Photo: HOANG TRIEU)

The 2nd Art Exchange Program also includes People's Artist Tran Minh Ngoc, Meritorious Artist Ca Le Hong, People's Artist Que Tran, Meritorious Artist Kim Tu Long, artist Trang Bich Lieu, poet Le Minh Quoc, musician Hamlet Truong, singer Lo Lo, actor Ly Hung, actor - MC Binh Minh...

Mr. Bui Thanh Liem, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, Head of the Organizing Committee of the 31st Mai Vang Awards - 2025, said that the 31st Mai Vang Awards continues to innovate, adding categories to honor artists, plays, political art programs, favorite songs and MVs, in order to catch up with the creative trends of young people and modern audience tastes.

Giải Mai Vàng khẳng định sức sống mới - Ảnh 2. — An art performance opened the 2nd Art Exchange Program "Towards the 31st Golden Apricot Award - 2025" on November 7 (Photo: TAN THANH)

According to Mr. Bui Thanh Liem, this year the Organizing Committee introduces an e-book (E-card) called "Mai Vang Nhan Ai" - "Mai Vang Tri An": Journey of spreading love", recording the emotional journey of more than 800 artists, intellectuals, veteran revolutionaries, and medical staff across the country.

"The 31st Golden Apricot Awards continues to affirm its role as a bridge between artists, the public and the press, a place where talents are discovered, honored and love for Vietnamese art is spread," Mr. Bui Thanh Liem emphasized.

People's Artist Tran Minh Ngoc, member of the Mai Vang Award Art Council, said he was very impressed with the innovation journey and humanistic approach that Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper has been implementing over the past years. According to him, the Mai Vang Award is increasingly expanding its topics, focusing on political and social works and plays that reflect the breath of the times, vividly reflecting the life and development journey of the country.

"It can be said that more than a third of my working life has been associated with the Mai Vang Award - nearly 30 years of companionship. This award is not only an award for artists, but also an honor for the entire performing arts of this creative and affectionate city" - People's Artist Tran Minh Ngoc affirmed.

Prestigious award

In a warm and friendly atmosphere at the Lao Dong Newspaper Hall, many artists who won the Mai Vang Award together recalled memories, shared their passion and contributed ideas to make the award more and more perfect, worthy of the stature of a cultural award with great influence across the country.

Meritorious Artist Kim Tu Long said he always considers the Mai Vang Award as a source of pride for Vietnamese artists, a measure of recognition for the artists' hard work, dedication and constant creativity throughout a year of dedication. "I hope that in the coming seasons, the organizing committee can separate the categories of drama and reformed opera, because these two genres have different artistic characteristics and both deserve recognition," he suggested.

He said he is willing to join the Lao Dong Newspaper in the activities of "Mai Vang Nhan Ai". "If there are programs combining performances to raise funds, I will be the first to register to contribute" - the male artist shared.

Actor Ly Hung emotionally expressed that, for him, the Mai Vang Award is a special mark in his career because it is an award voted by the audience, those who love and accompany the artist. According to actor Ly Hung, what makes him appreciate it even more is that Mai Vang not only honors talent but also accompanies artists with humanitarian programs such as "Mai Vang Charity" and "Mai Vang Tri An".

People's Artist Que Tran has been associated with the Mai Vang Award in many different roles. No matter what position she holds, she feels proud and honored. "The Mai Vang Award is a prestigious and prestigious award, and anyone working in the arts field wishes to have a good role, a good work, or a song that is well received by the audience at the end of the year to be honored" - People's Artist Que Tran confided.

Meritorious Artist Ca Le Hong, a member of the Mai Vang Award Council for many years, expressed her excitement to see that the reformed theater and drama are gradually recovering their vitality, with many art troupes boldly remaking historical plays, while also exploiting themes of life and current events, reflecting the contemporary breath as they enter a new era of development.

"Hopefully, the Mai Vang Award will continue to maintain the prestigious cultural brand of the Lao Dong Newspaper and spread more and more widely, contributing to honoring and encouraging artists to create and devote themselves to the country's culture" - Meritorious Artist Ca Le Hong hopes.

Spread kindness

Responding to the program "Mai Vang Nhan Ai" and "Mai Vang Tri An", after nearly 6 years of spreading humanitarian meaning, the Organizing Committee continues to receive the support of many artists. In particular, Meritorious Artist Vo Minh Lam donated 20 million VND, director Minh Nguyet donated 10 million VND, MC Phan Giang and Hoang Tung (TVFACE project) contributed 20 million VND. Actor Ly Hung donated 30 million VND. Previously, on September 24, the program also received support from Meritorious Artist Bao Quoc with 20 million VND and movie actress Nhat Kim Anh with 50 million VND.

Actor, MC BINH MINH:

Thank you very much

I am very happy to be invited to attend the 2nd Art Exchange Program "Towards the 31st Mai Vang Award - 2025". Because Mai Vang is my home, the place that gives me the answer that I have been accepted and acknowledged. To me, Mai Vang Award is a priceless gift of encouragement for the art community.

Singer LO LO:

Look at everyone and wish

Invited to perform the song "Bầu ơi dung khoc" with musician Hamlet Truong, Lộ Lộ felt proud because this song had been associated with Lộ Lộ for a long time. The song "Bầu ơi dung khoc" was awarded the Mai Vàng Award for Best Song. Seeing her seniors being honored, Lộ Lộ also hopes that one day she will be present at the Mai Vàng Award. With the prestige of the Mai Vàng Award, not only Lộ Lộ but any artist dreams of the day they will be honored on the award stage.

T.Page record

Launching the E-card book "Golden Apricots of Charity" - "Golden Apricots of Gratitude": Journey of spreading love

The two programs "Mai Vang Charity" and "Mai Vang Gratitude" organized by the Newspaper Nguoi Lao Dong are not only special marks in the series of activities of the newspaper but also special milestones in the cultural and artistic life.

The 5-year journey of operation with the companionship of Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank has helped the two programs "Mai Vang Nhan Ai" and "Mai Vang Tri An" become more special because of their humanistic and affectionate meaning, spreading the spirit of mutual love in the unique culture of Vietnamese people.

The special highlight of the two programs is that they always expand and spread to all provinces and cities, bringing with them loving arms, sharing and deep gratitude. The two programs are not only a place to pay tribute to artists, intellectuals and outstanding citizens who have contributed to the country, but also a bridge connecting generations, arousing the spirit of "remembering the source of drinking water", fostering humanistic values in the community. Many touching stories have been written from visits and friendly, simple but warm meetings.

E-card "Golden Apricot of Charity" - "Golden Apricot of Gratitude": Journey of Spreading Love" by the Newspaper of Laborers aims to systematically, truthfully and vividly record that meaningful journey. This e-book has more than 1,000 photos that representatives of the Newspaper of Laborers have traveled across the country, met and presented meaningful gifts to individuals and groups deserving of love from these two meaningful components. The information and stories are full of humanity, promising to be a valuable document on contemporary culture and art and a deep gratitude to those who have been quietly preserving and cultivating the spiritual life of the nation.

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