Approving the Rules of the songwriting contest about the Culture, Sports and Tourism sector

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just issued Decision No. 4291/QD - BVHTTDL approving the Rules of the Songwriting Contest on the Culture, Sports and Tourism sector.

Pursuant to Decision No. 3651/QD-BVHTTDL dated October 16, 2025 of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the Organization and Launch of the Songwriting Contest on the Culture, Sports and Tourism Sector; At the request of the Director of the Department of Performing Arts;... The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a Decision approving the Rules of the Songwriting Contest on the Culture, Sports and Tourism Sector.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism assigned the Department of Performing Arts to preside over and coordinate with relevant units to organize and implement the Rules of the songwriting contest about the Culture, Sports and Tourism sector.

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The contest is organized to promote the image, role and contributions of the Culture, Sports and Tourism sector in the cause of building and developing the country. Arouse the pride, sense of responsibility and love for the profession of the staff, civil servants, public employees and workers in the entire Culture, Sports and Tourism sector.

At the same time, create a playground for artistic creation, encourage musicians, artists, individuals and organizations with musical talent to participate in composing works of artistic value and positive content. Search for excellent works to serve the propaganda, performance, organization of events, cultural and political activities of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The contest results are the basis for selecting the official propaganda song for the Industry, contributing to spreading the positive image of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Industry; promoting the image of dynamic, integrated and humane Vietnamese people.

The contest is open to professional and amateur musicians who are Vietnamese citizens or foreigners living, working, studying and working in Vietnam; organizations, individuals, and the public who love music and have the ability to compose music (hereinafter referred to as authors).

Members of the Organizing Committee and the Jury are allowed to participate in composing but their works will not be considered for awards. Members of the Organizing Committee and the Jury whose works are about the Culture, Sports and Tourism sector and sent to the Organizing Committee of the contest will receive a separate award and will be selected as the song of the sector if they meet the criteria and have high artistic quality.

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The contest is organized with song genres such as: Chamber music, light music, contemporary folk, jazz, rock, pop, choir, solo.

Songs submitted to the Contest must ensure content praising the tradition, role and contribution of the Culture, Sports and Tourism sector in the cause of national development. Honoring national cultural values, sports spirit, sustainable tourism, modern and integrated Vietnamese people. Arousing pride, inspiration, creativity and innovation in the whole sector. Music has beautiful melody, neat structure, new and creative style. Lyrics in Vietnamese, clear. The overall song must be a blend of music and lyrics, easy to remember and memorize.

In addition, the song must have full music and lyrics in Vietnamese, typed or handwritten clearly on A4 paper, and be sent with a CD of the recorded song (if available). The Organizing Committee of the contest is responsible for encoding the songs before sending them to the Jury to score the songs.

The song submitted to the contest is a new composition, has never been entered into any contest, and has never been published in any form. The lyrics and content of the song do not violate the nation's customs and traditions, are within the framework permitted by the laws of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and closely follow the theme of the composition.

The Organizing Committee will receive entries (expected) from November 13 to December 15, 2025. After the deadline for submissions, the Selection Council will review, evaluate and select the 15 most outstanding songs from the entries. The 15 outstanding songs will be sent to units under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism/Department of Culture and Sports of provinces/cities to organize evaluation and voting. The Selection Council will base on the voting results of the units to decide on the structure and ranking of the final awards of the Contest.

Regarding the award structure, the Organizing Committee will award 1 first prize, 2 second prizes, 3 third prizes and 5 consolation prizes. The Organizing Committee may adjust the award structure depending on the quality and quantity of entries. The closing and award ceremony is expected to take place on December 31, 2025 in Hanoi.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/phe-duyet-the-le-cuoc-thi-sang-tac-bai-hat-ve-nganh-van-hoa-the-thao-va-du-lich-20251112085455579.htm