The Department of Culture and Information concluded that Dam Vinh Hung wearing a strange badge was 'offensive' and will propose handling

Recently, a representative of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City (Department of Culture and Sports) informed about the incident of Dam Vinh Hung's "strange" badge during the show in Ho Chi Minh City.

According to the Department of Culture and Information of Ho Chi Minh City, after receiving feedback from press agencies and people, this agency invited Vietnamese Singing Company Limited, singer Dam Vinh Hung and the designer to meet to discuss. .

The Department also organized a meeting to collect opinions from specialized agencies on the above issue, based on Decree No. 144/2020/ND-CP dated December 14, 2020 regulating performance activities.

"Representatives of agencies and units have determined that singer Dam Vinh Hung's use of stylized foreign military-style costumes and accessories with emblems and medals is not consistent with the content of the performances. section and overall program.

This outfit is also not suitable for Vietnamese cultural values, is easily associated with sensitive issues related to politics, is offensive and has created bad public opinion, especially during the time when the whole country is preparing commemorating important political events, the 49th anniversary of Southern Liberation Day and national unification; 70 years of Dien Bien Phu Victory," the Department said.

The Department of Culture also shared that, through information from press agencies, social networking sites, and many shares and comments, they criticized the choice of a person with influence on the public. Choosing inappropriate clothing causes negative impacts on public opinion and society.

In addition, many opinions from cultural activists, National Assembly deputies, managers, senior officials, veterans... have shown the objections to the performance activities at the festival. programme; We request the authorities to pay attention and handle the matter in accordance with the law, contributing to building a healthy cultural environment.

On the basis of analyzing, evaluating and capturing relevant information, comparing the Code of Conduct of Arts Activities issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and legal regulations, the Department said there will be Measures proposed to competent authorities for consideration and appropriate handling.

"Costume is an element in performing arts activities. Using costumes for the right purpose and in the right situation in the art space will bring emotions to the audience, contributing to orienting the viewer's perception." . Using incorrect or inappropriate costumes can be offensive and even violate regulations on performing arts," the Department responded.

Before that, social networks were abuzz about the badge that Dam Vinh Hung wore on his outfit when performing at the music night "The Day You Light the Stars". Many people believe that these badges have sensitive elements related to history.

On May 6, Dam Vinh Hung said that the badges he pinned on his shirt were just decorative accessories, to make his outfit more eye-catching. The male singer took a close-up of the badges installed on his performance costumes and said that the words on the badges were "High Quality Garment", meaning quality in the garment industry.

On the evening of May 8, Dam Vinh Hung officially spoke about the incident: "I do not blame the designer, avoid responsibility or choose to stay silent. As an artist, the influence of the image In terms of building relationships with the audience, I feel like I'm not really deep.

I simply think with the desire to create a new style of performance costumes. I want to sincerely apologize to the audience as well as the entire program crew," said the voice of Love, please sleep in peace.

Dam Vinh Hung said he had no bad intentions when wearing the controversial outfit. The male singer affirmed that throughout his career he has contributed to the country and his homeland, so he cannot exchange it for the noise mentioned above. He hopes to receive constructive comments from the public to improve himself.

Dam Vinh Hung was asked to avoid wearing objectionable clothes, VH&T Department invited experts to participate Bảo Nam10:16:54 10/05/2024HCMC Department of Culture and Sports HCM City said that after the meeting, the Department will invite experts to re-evaluate Dam Vinh Hung's strange badge, and ask the singer to pay attention to the costume, avoid causing offense, having negative impacts on public opinion.