Promoting the role of intellectuals and artists for the development of Ho Chi Minh City

Throughout the process of construction and development, the team of intellectuals and artists has always accompanied Ho Chi Minh City, making an important contribution to the overall achievements of the country.

Comrade Duong Anh Duc, member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, chaired the Workshop "Promoting the role of intellectuals and artists to meet development requirements". PHOTO: DUNG PHUONG

On the morning of August 29, the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee held a workshop on “Promoting the role of intellectuals and artists to meet development requirements”. This is an opportunity for the city to look back and affirm the role of intellectuals and artists, and at the same time discuss solutions to promote this elite resource in the new period.

The Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee organized a workshop on "Promoting the role of intellectuals and artists to meet development requirements". Photo: DUNG PHUONG

Attending the workshop were comrade Bui Thanh Tam, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture - Arts, Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; comrades Nguyen Manh Cuong, member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee; Duong Anh Duc, member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission of the City Party Committee; and representatives of leaders of departments, branches, units and intellectuals and artists of the city.

Experts, artists, and intellectuals attending the Workshop. Photo: DUNG PHUONG

Civic responsibility and creative mission

Over the past 50 years, Ho Chi Minh City has become a special urban area, a major center of economy , culture, science - technology, education and international integration. Among these achievements, there are silent but great contributions from intellectuals, scientists, artists through scientific research, technology transfer, artistic creation, policy consulting, and social criticism.

Many generations of artists have left behind valuable works, both affirming cultural vitality and fostering people's faith in the Party's leadership, nurturing love for the homeland and country.

Experts, artists, and intellectuals attending the Workshop. Photo: DUNG PHUONG

Opinions at the workshop agreed: in order for intellectuals and artists to maximize their role, there needs to be synchronous attention from mechanisms, policies to the creative environment.

Mr. Le Nguyen Hieu, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Dance Artists Association, emphasized: "Artists not only need to be talented, but also have a heart and vision, and be exemplary citizens, with a sense of responsibility towards the nation and the people of the city named after Uncle Ho."

Solutions to attract young intellectuals

One of the issues of interest is the policy to attract and develop young intellectuals. Mr. Pham Thanh Nhan, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Home Affairs, said: "The process of streamlining the apparatus both creates opportunities and poses challenges for young intellectuals. If there is a lack of consistent policies on training, fostering and remuneration, young resources may move to the private sector or abroad."

Therefore, it is necessary to drastically implement existing policies, while building a transparent and professional working environment, associated with digital transformation and innovation, to retain and promote young intellectuals.

Experts, artists, and intellectuals attending the Workshop took souvenir photos. Photo: DUNG PHUONG

Committed to accompanying and creating a creative environment

In her opening speech, Ms. Dinh Thi Thanh Thuy, Deputy Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the City Party Committee, emphasized: 2025 is a special time, both the final year of the 2021-2025 socio-economic development plan and the preparation period for the 13th Ho Chi Minh City Party Congress. This is the foundation for the city and the country to enter an era of strong and prosperous development.

Comrade Duong Anh Duc, member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, delivered a closing speech at the workshop. Photo: DUNG PHUONG.

In his closing speech at the workshop, comrade Duong Anh Duc, Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, emphasized: After 50 years of liberating the South and unifying the country, Ho Chi Minh City has become a special urban area, a major center of economy, culture, education , science - technology and international integration. Among those outstanding achievements, there are important and persistent contributions from the team of intellectuals, scientists and artists.

He said that in the new context, when the city enters the preparation stage for the 13th Ho Chi Minh City Party Congress, towards the 14th National Party Congress, promoting the role of intellectuals and artists is of special significance. The city will continue to listen, accompany, and create favorable conditions for intellectuals and artists to promote their intelligence and talent, contributing to building Ho Chi Minh City into a large, sustainable and prosperous center.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/phat-huy-vai-tro-tri-thuc-van-nghe-si-cho-su-phat-trien-tphcm-post810773.html