Making Hanoi a cultural industrial center

Hanoi will expand many creative spaces to develop the cultural industry. Photo: MH

Expand creative spaces

The Draft Resolution on the Organization and Operation of Cultural Industry Centers regulates the organization and operation of cultural industry centers, including 5 chapters and 24 articles. In particular, a cultural industry center is defined as "an area with a defined geographical boundary, specializing in the field of cultural industry". These centers can be established according to 3 organizational models: Enterprises, public service units or cooperatives. The draft proposes a comprehensive legal framework for the establishment, management and operation of cultural industry centers - a place connecting traditional cultural heritage and modern technology to create high-value cultural products and services.

A notable point in the draft is the proposal of two main methods for developing cultural industrial centers. The first method is for the State to invest in building infrastructure using the budget, then establish a public service unit or franchise it to enterprises and cooperatives for management and operation. The second method is for organizations and individuals to rent public property (such as old industrial and commercial production facilities that have been relocated) to renovate and repair them into cultural industrial centers. This is considered an important step to create favorable conditions for converting the functions of old, ineffective buildings into new cultural creative spaces, while attracting investment in the cultural industry sector.

Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a place where many creative activities are held, attracting a large number of people and tourists. Photo: Hoang Lan

As someone who directly participated in designing many creative spaces for Hanoi, artist Nguyen The Son expressed that if this Resolution is passed, it will be a great opportunity for the creative artist community. “Hanoi has many projects that can be developed into attractive creative spaces. If the Resolution is passed, artists, designers and creators will have more space to share ideas and develop unique cultural products," said artist Nguyen The Son.

To encourage investment, the draft proposes many attractive incentive policies such as prioritizing planning and land allocation, land rent exemption and reduction, construction rent exemption for the first 3 years and 50% reduction for the next 3 years, loan interest rate support, human resource training and participation in the city's trade promotion programs...

On the morning of April 18, the Hanoi People's Committee will organize a workshop on "Solutions for organization and operation of cultural industrial centers, commercial and cultural development zones" with the participation of departments, branches, units; experts, scientists , representatives of craft villages, artists...

Open the way for cultural development

The draft Resolution being consulted clearly stipulates the organization and operation of the Cultural Industry Center. It clearly states the principles of establishment, organization and operation of the center to ensure harmony between protection and development, promoting the potential, strengths, and traditional cultural values ​​bearing the identity of the capital. The Cultural Industry Center must create an environment for artists and creators to express innovative ideas, create and develop cultural products; promote the application of technology in the production and distribution of cultural products. The draft clearly states the combination of State and private resources to invest in and develop infrastructure, services and cultural products; investment in the development of cultural industries is investment in people.

Tran Nhan Tong walking street hosts many cultural and creative tourism events of the city. Photo: Hoang Lan

In addition, the draft clarifies the areas of operation of the Cultural Industry Center, including: Cultural tourism; handicrafts; performing arts; design; software and entertainment games; advertising; architecture; cinema; television and radio; publishing; fashion; other areas related to the cultural industry. The activities of the Cultural Industry Center include: Consulting, supporting the creation and production of cultural products and services; supporting the distribution and consumption of cultural products and services; organizing spaces for displaying, introducing and selling cultural products; promoting trade and promoting cultural products domestically and internationally, etc.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Bui Hoai Son, Standing Member of the National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Education, the development of the Resolution will create a more favorable environment for businesses and investors, promoting the development of the cultural industry in Hanoi. If the Resolution comes into effect and is effectively implemented, it will help reduce current difficulties and create a lever for sustainable development for the cultural industry in the future.

Currently, Hanoi is widely soliciting public opinions on the draft Resolution to finalize it before submitting it to the City People's Council for approval. It is expected that, once approved, the Resolution will contribute to the goal of building Hanoi into a "Creative City", while making culture a key economic sector, generating revenue, contributing to socio-economic development and promoting the image of the Capital.

Vice President of Van Phuc Silk Weaving Village Association Tran Thi Ngoc Lan: Creating conditions for private enterprises to boldly invest

Mrs. Tran Thi Ngoc Lan.

As someone who has been involved in the Van Phuc silk weaving village for many years, I always hope that the village will not only be a tourist and cultural destination but also become a cultural industrial center of the city. Recently, Van Phuc silk village officially became a member of the Global Creative Craft Cities Network. With this title, the artisans of Van Phuc village are more aware of their responsibility to preserve the village, bring the reputation of Van Phuc silk further into the international market, and at the same time develop the village to become a destination of culture and creativity...

The draft Resolution on the organization and operation of the Cultural Industry Center opens up many open cooperation mechanisms between the State and the private sector, creating conditions for private enterprises to boldly invest in cultural spaces that can bring great economic value. Craft villages will also have a clearer direction in promoting and preserving traditional cultural values, while at the same time having new innovations suitable for the times.

Chairman of Vietnam Green Tourism Association Phung Quang Thang: Contributing to affirming Hanoi tourism brand

Mr. Phung Quang Thang.

The draft Resolution clearly stipulates a number of activities of cultural industrial centers, including cultural tourism. Over the years, Hanoi has paid great attention to tourism development, considering cultural tourism as its strength. Many cultural tourism products have created a strong brand for the capital's tourism. I believe that Hanoi has a lot of room to develop the cultural industry from tourism activities. Many relics, heritage sites, and public cultural spaces can become attractive destinations, bringing high economic value.

The highlight of the draft Resolution is to provide a comprehensive, clear, detailed legal framework, along with attractive investment policies such as loan support, preferential interest rates, human resource training, etc. I believe that when the Resolution is passed and put into practice, it will attract many social resources to build new and creative cultural industrial products, contributing to affirming the brand "Hanoi - Asia's leading city tourism destination".

Director Hoang Cong Cuong: Ensuring harmony between protecting and promoting traditional cultural values

Director Hoang Cong Cuong.

Hanoi is a major cultural center of the country with the largest number of tangible and intangible cultural heritages and festivals in the country. Although there is a huge potential for cultural industry development, Hanoi has not yet fully exploited this potential. Many spaces in the city can attract investment but are facing difficulties in mechanisms and policies.

The Draft Resolution on the organization and operation of the Cultural Industry Center with many new provisions and policies can help remove difficulties for investing enterprises. I completely agree with the contents of the draft, especially the clear orientation on the operation of the Cultural Industry Center, ensuring harmony between protecting and promoting potential, strengths, and traditional cultural values; at the same time creating an environment for creators and artists to express innovative ideas. I believe that when the draft Resolution is passed and put into practice, it will create great momentum for Hanoi to develop, becoming the cultural industry center of the country and the region.

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