The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will investigate the case of Meritorious Artist Do Ky's "slip" title of People's Artist.

On November 24, Meritorious Artist Do Ky submitted a petition to the competent authorities to review and answer questions surrounding the "slippage" of the People's Artist title.

Regarding the petition of Meritorious Artist Do Ky, VTC News reporter contacted Mr. Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet, Chief of Office, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that they have received the information and are reviewing the case. The Ministry will respond in writing on November 27, no later than November 28.

Previously, on November 22, Meritorious Artist Do Ky received a document informing him that his application for the title of People's Artist had been "rejected". The reason for the application being shelved was because there was a complaint and the opinion of the Ministry of Public Security , so he was not eligible to be considered for the title of People's Artist.

Meritorious Artist Do Ky said that the male artist's profile had passed many rounds. If there was any violation that required disciplinary action, the Department of Performing Arts - the grassroots council - would not review it and submit it to the ministerial council.

People's Artist Lan Huong's husband said that this announcement affects his reputation and honor, so he will investigate the matter thoroughly.

Meritorious Artist Do Ky submitted a petition to the competent authorities to review and answer his questions, restoring his reputation and honor to him and his family.

Therefore, Meritorious Artist Do Ky filed a petition hoping that the competent authorities would clarify the following issues: Who is the person who filed the complaint? What is the content of the petition? Does his file have any comments from the police? If so, what are the comments?...

Meritorious Artist Do Ky affirmed that in 44 years of studying and working (including 2 years, 2 months and 20 days in the army, belonging to Division 323, Quang Ninh Special Zone) at the Vietnam Drama Theater and the Art Department, Department of Performing Arts, he has never violated the law, always complied with all policies and guidelines of the Party and policies and laws of the State.

"My application for the 10th People's Artist title was approved by the grassroots level when it met the criteria and conditions, and was sent to the Central Emulation and Rewards Committee, but because of a petition, it was temporarily left behind (According to Notice No. 604/TB-NTBD). However, I was informed that the issues raised in the petition were clarified by the Department of Performing Arts working with the Vietnam Drama Theater as having no basis, or in other words, it was a slanderous petition. So is it reasonable to "temporarily leave behind" my application?" - Meritorious Artist Do Ky asked.

At the end of the petition, Meritorious Artist Do Ky hopes that leaders and competent authorities will consider and answer his questions to restore prestige and honor to him and his family.

Meritorious Artist Do Ky held the position of Deputy Director of the Vietnam Drama Theater from 2001 to 2008, and staged a number of the Theater's typical plays such as: Blue Chrysanthemums on the Swamp (1999), Looking for What's Not Lost (2003), Soldier's Trifles (2005)... Most recently, in 2022, the male artist staged Thien Menh - a play that caused a big stir in the theater world.
Since 2008, Meritorious Artist Do Ky has been working at the Department of Performing Arts. In 2022, Meritorious Artist Do Ky will officially retire according to the regime.

Le Chi

Source