Artists mourn Journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga – "Female Captain" devoted to the Mai Vang Award

(NLDO) - The mark left in the hearts of artists and writers about journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga is her decisive direction to raise the Mai Vang award to a professional level.

Film actor Le Tuan Anh and artist Hong Van received the Mai Vang award presented by journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga.

On the morning of September 17, the memorial service for journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga - former Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, former President of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association, and Member of the 11th National Assembly - was solemnly held at the National Funeral House - Ho Chi Minh City.

In recent days, the press and artists of Ho Chi Minh City have expressed their condolences for her passing.

To artists, she is considered a big sister, a "female captain" who has devoted her whole life to journalism, with the Mai Vang award brand of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper.

Flower basket of Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc at the funeral of Journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hang Nga and her indelible mark in the memory of artists

People's Artist Hong Van and actor Le Tuan Anh were moved to recall the time when journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga herself presented them with the Mai Vang Award - an award that she had devoted much effort to nurturing and turning into a cultural brand of Ho Chi Minh City. "That moment took place at Suoi Tien Tourist Area and to this day still lives in my heart. Because it was not only a personal honor, but also a recognition from a journalist who is always attached to, understands and accompanies artists" - People's Artist Hong Van shared.

Singer Dong Quan and MC Quynh Hoa still remember the music program "Growing up with the city" organized by the Youth Cultural House 30 years ago, on the occasion of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day. The image of journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga, simple, close but full of charisma when giving the opening speech that day, is still intact in the memories of many generations of artists.

From left to right: Director Thanh Hiep, singer Dong Quan, journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga and MC Quynh Hoa in the music program "Growing up with the city"

Singer Dong Quan recalled: "More than 30 years ago, in the program "Growing up with the city", I was awarded a commemorative medal by her on stage. Her simple, friendly image is still intact in my memory today."

MC Quynh Hoa shared: "Ms. Hang Nga always gives the young generation great encouragement. I always remember her advice: no matter what profession you do, you need to be responsible to the public and to society. That is the guiding principle I have kept until now."

Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc came to visit and burn incense to express his respect.

Mai Vang Award Winner

Over the past three decades, the Mai Vang Award of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper has become a familiar "cultural meeting place", where artists and the public meet with respect and love. Behind that journey is the silent but persistent effort of journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga.

Artists voted by readers for the Mai Vang award over the years all choked up when mentioning her.

Journalist Tham Tuyen - former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper and director Thanh Hiep visited the funeral of journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga.

They commented that she is not only a devoted journalist, but also a sister and friend of artists. "Ms. Nguyen Thi Hang Nga works as a journalist, but her heart is always directed towards art. She believes in and respects talent and has the most sincere feelings for artists." - People's Artist Ngoc Giau shared.

Musician Nguyen Ngoc Thien was moved: "I see in you a shining example of dedication. You have left a great legacy - the public's and readers' trust in the Mai Vang Award, in fairness and true love of art."

Journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga and director Thanh Hiep

Legacy left for colleagues

The passing of journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga is a great loss, but the team of people working for Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper today continues to inherit the spirit of enthusiasm, creativity and innovation that she once inspired.

Over the past 30 years, the Mai Vang Award has become the pride of the press, artists and the public, and is also an important contribution to the development of Vietnam's Cultural Industry.

Journalist To Dinh Tuan - Party Secretary, Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper (white shirt) bids farewell to Journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga

Journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga has ended a journey of dedication, but her love for her profession, her love for artists, and her aspiration to build a culture rich in identity still spread.

In the hearts of colleagues and artists, she will always be a sister, a companion, a devoted, brave, and humane "female captain".

The person who supports the Mai Vang Award Over the past three decades, the Mai Vang Award of the Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper has become a familiar "cultural meeting place", where artists and the public meet with respect and love. Behind that journey is the silent but persistent effort of journalist Nguyen Thi Hang Nga.

Meritorious Artist Tu Trinh said: "Ms. Hang Nga gave the Mai Vang award a great love. I clearly see that she has contributed to creating a fair and serious playground for artists to be recognized by the public."

"I am happy to be associated with the Mai Vang award. Every time I attend the award ceremony, I see her figure. To me, she is like the older sister of the Mai Vang award artists" - Meritorious Artist Van Khanh shared.

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