Provincial leaders meet intellectuals and artists on the occasion of Tet 2026

On February 28, Dong Nai Provincial Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Dong Nai province held a meeting with intellectuals and artists on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026.

Delegates attend the meeting with intellectuals and artists on the occasion of Tet 2026. Photo: Cong Nghia

Attending the gathering were Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee (PPC) and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council Ton Ngoc Hanh; Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairwoman of Dong Nai VFF Huynh Thi Hang; Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Le Truong Son; Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Head of the PPC’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization Duong Minh Dung; Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Chairman of the PPC’s Inspection Commission Tran Trung Nhan; along with leaders of departments and agencies and 160 intellectuals and artists representing more than 55,000 members across the province.

Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council Ton Ngoc Hanh offers incense at the Ho Chi Minh Temple. Photo: Cong Nghia

At the outset of the event, provincial leaders and delegates offered incense at the Ho Chi Minh Temple. In a solemn atmosphere, the delegates offered flowers and incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, General Vo Nguyen Giap and Heroic Martyr Vo Thi Sau, expressing profound gratitude for their immense contributions to the Party and the nation, and reaffirming their determination to fulfill assigned tasks.

Delegates offer incense at the Ho Chi Minh Temple. Photo: Cong Nghia

Following the incense offering ceremony, provincial leaders met with intellectuals and artists at the PPC Hall. During the program, participants reviewed the contributions of the province’s intellectuals and artists to socio-economic development in recent years. In addition, the intellectuals and artists put forward many constructive proposals and recommendations.

People’s Artist Giang Manh Ha, Chairman of the Dong Nai Literature and Arts Association, presents proposals at the meeting. Photo: Cong Nghia

These included suggestions to implement solutions to train and attract high-quality human resources aligned with the province’s practical needs; strengthen linkages among the intellectual – artist – business – government ecosystem so that knowledge and cultural values can be widely disseminated and effectively promoted; and enable universities in the province to engage more deeply in Dong Nai’s long-term development programs, recognizing them as strategic knowledge partners rather than merely training institutions.

Delegates present proposals at the meeting. Photo: Cong Nghia

In addition, participants proposed mechanisms to support the establishment and development of female intellectual networks within affiliated units and associations. They also recommended appropriate policies to enhance the social criticism role of the Architects Association; transform bridges into architectural symbols of Dong Nai; and foster the development of a cultural industry bearing the Dong Nai brand.

Young artist presents proposals at the meeting. Photo: Cong Nghia

Young artists expressed their hope that provincial leaders would continue to pay attention to emerging creative forces, emphasizing the need for early identification, proper nurturing and sustainable development strategies for young authors and performers.

Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Le Truong Son addresses the meeting. Photo: Cong Nghia

At the meeting, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Le Truong Son briefed participants on the implementation of Conclusion No. 534-KL/TU dated February 25, 2025 issued by the Provincial Party Standing Committee following the 2025 meeting with intellectuals and artists. Regarding the proposals raised at the meeting, he acknowledged the contributions and stressed that after receiving conclusions from the Provincial Party Standing Committee, the Provincial People’s Committee would assign relevant departments and sectors to advise on implementation.

Delivering directive remarks, Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of PPC and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council Ton Ngoc Hanh commended the dedication, responsibility and constructive spirit of the intellectual and artistic community, noting that many proposals reflected strategic vision closely aligned with the province’s development requirements in the new period.

Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council Ton Ngoc Hanh delivers directive remarks at the meeting. Photo: Cong Nghia

Hanh emphasized that Dong Nai, with more than 325 years of formation and development, possesses a rich heritage system, diverse ethnic cultures, traditional craft villages and strong industrial-service potential. These foundations, she said, provide important conditions for promoting cultural industries and gradually shaping distinctive cultural products bearing the Dong Nai brand.

Regarding the recommendations, Ton Ngoc Hanh assigned the PPC’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization and the PPC Office to compile reports for consideration and implementation in the coming time. As for proposals related to infrastructure connectivity, including the construction of architecturally symbolic bridges, she requested the Dong Nai Union of Science and Technology Associations to submit specific documents to the Standing Board of the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial People’s Committee.

She expressed her hope that Dong Nai’s intellectuals and artists would continue to accompany the province, contributing intellect and creativity to generate new values and further advance Dong Nai’s development.

Artists from the Dong Nai Art Theatre perform at the meeting. Photo: Cong Nghia

On this occasion, provincial leaders presented gifts and extended their best wishes for the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 to delegates.

By My Ny, C. Nghia – Translated by M.Nguyet, Thu Ha