Cultural and artistic movement "Spiritual food" for the elderly

Over the years, the spiritual life of the elderly in the province has always been cared for. In particular, the cultural and artistic movement is considered one of the important and indispensable activities in implementing the goal of caring for and promoting the role of the elderly today.

The province currently has 396 villages and neighborhoods, 100% of which have established elderly association branches. Some branches have a large number of members, so they have established additional groups, increasing the number of groups to 480. Cultural and artistic movements among the elderly at the grassroots level are always of interest and attract many members to participate, creating a healthy and useful playground, contributing to improving spiritual life, helping the elderly live happily, healthily and happily.

Mr. Phan Huu Duc, Head of the Provincial Elderly Association Representative Board, said: With the attention and facilitation of local Party committees and authorities, the provincial elderly arts and sports movement has developed strongly and enthusiastically, becoming a useful playground, gathering a large number of elderly people to participate, contributing to building cultural life in residential areas, promoting the emulation movement "Old age - Bright example". Up to now, the Association has established 93 clubs with 3,705 elderly people participating, including 89 commune-level clubs and 4 clubs under the Provincial Elderly Association Representative Board. Focusing mainly on clubs for arts, dancing, sports, health care, chess, etc. In general, the Vietnamese literature and arts movement in the elderly associations in the province has always been focused on development and received the active participation of the elderly in the local Vietnamese literature and arts movement. On major national holidays and local events, the Association proactively organizes cultural exchange programs and learning experiences between clubs, thereby not only strengthening the association but also promoting and spreading the message of living happily and healthily in the community.

Elderly people of Thuan Nam district participate in the Elderly Singing Festival 2023.

The activities of art clubs are considered the core of the current Vietnamese cultural movement at the grassroots level in general and the Vietnamese cultural movement for the elderly at all levels in particular. The proof is that through the recent 2023 Provincial Elderly Singing Festival, 100% of districts and cities have participated. From the first day of organizing the singing festival at the grassroots level, there have been hundreds of performances and thousands of elderly actors actively participating, of which the oldest is 79 years old. With the spirit of "old age, high ambition", these are examples for children and grandchildren to follow when they are still active, enthusiastic and passionate in practicing.

Mr. Truong Hong Hai, Phuoc My Ward (Phan Rang - Thap Cham City), who is 63 years old this year, regularly participates in cultural activities organized by the neighborhood and ward. He shared: Participating in cultural activities not only helps me to be sociable and close to everyone, but also brings a joyful and excited spirit, helping the elderly to love life more. I myself also enjoy my old age more with my family and children.

Arts and culture are not only “spiritual food” to satisfy passion but also help enrich the lives of the elderly, bring new vitality to building cultural life at the grassroots level, and contribute to promoting the mass arts movement in residential areas. At the same time, it is a condition for the elderly to participate in preserving and promoting traditional cultural values and teaching the younger generation about folk songs and using musical instruments.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim, Head of the Arts Club under the Provincial Elderly Association, said: Through the activities of the Arts Club, the elderly have been brought practical benefits. The elderly's health is better due to training and improving self-care knowledge. The elderly's intelligence is increased, the inferiority complex of a part of the elderly is changed. At the same time, the elderly can relax, immerse themselves in dances, songs, and physical exercises, helping the elderly to be happier and healthier.

For the elderly, spiritual life is very important, therefore, through many diverse and practical forms, the Vietnamese Literature and Arts movement has actively contributed to improving the quality of association activities; enriching the spiritual life of the elderly in the province, thereby encouraging members to live happily, healthily, and usefully; contributing to promoting the movement "All people unite to build cultural life in residential areas", bringing the province's literature and arts movement to an increasingly higher level.

Mr. Thi

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