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According to the report on the results of the first consultation conference on candidate nominations for the upcoming elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly for the 2021-2026 tenure, five provinces have planned a number of self-nominated candidates.

The report said that the Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee proposed that the National Election Council and National Assembly Standing Committee maintain the number of deputies from the VFF and its member organizations as the same ad that of the 14th tenure to promote the representative role of the people in the National Assembly, in line with the trend of expanding membership of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.

It also suggested to increase the number of deputies who are not members of the Communist Party of Vietnam to ensure the balance between the number of party members and non-Party members in the National Assembly. The number of female candidates nominated for the National Assembly should be at least 35% of the total number of candidates.

The Presidium proposed paying attention to the structure of the National Assembly deputies representing businesses, intellectuals and scientists because these are important areas in the period of integration and development. The Presidium also suggested increasinh the number of ethnic minority nominees.

The Presidium agreed on the structure, composition, and number of nominated candidates for National Assembly of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee and its member organizations.

By February 17, 63 provinces and cities nationwide held the first consultation meeting on candidate nomination for the 15th National Assembly.

As many as 48 provinces and cities agreed with the National Assembly Standing Committee’s plan on the structure, composition and number of nominees of their localities for the upcoming National Assembly tenure.

Fifteen provinces and cities requested the National Assembly Standing Committee to adjust the structure and composition. The Vietnam Fatherland Front Standing Committee has coordinated with the Deputy Affairs Committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee to gather proposals for changes in structure and composition of candidates to report to the National Assembly Standing Committee.

After the first consultation meeting, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and its member organizations recommended 70 people as candidates for the 15th National Assembly tenure. They include 11 members of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, two outstanding individuals and 57 members of member organizations of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.

Five provinces have planned the specific number of self-nominated candidates for the 15th National Assembly, including Bac Giang, Thai Binh, Ha Nam, Yen Bai, and Tuyen Quang. The remaining 58 provinces and cities are not sure about the number of self-nominated candidates.

According to regulations, the consultation conference will be held three times to select candidates for the elections of deputies to the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan described the elections as the country’s important political event and an opportunity for the people to exercise their right to mastery via choosing and electing their qualified representatives to the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels.

It is also a chance to continue building, consolidating and perfecting the law-governed socialist State of the people, by the people and for the people.

The NA Standing Committee estimated the number of central-level deputies at 207 and others of local level at 293. The number of deputies outside the Party will be 25 – 50, deputies aged below 40 will stand at around 50, while some 160 will be re-elected.

At least 18 percent of deputies will be ethnic minorities, while 35 percent will be women.

The nominated and self-nominated candidates must submit personal papers for election no later than March 14.

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Actors perform in costumes by fashion designer Sĩ Hoàng of HCM City. Hoàng is working with actors of the Hoàng Yến Drama Club to produce Khóc Giữa Trời Xanh (Crying under the Blue Sky), a new play on Vietnamese history, in an aim to lure audiences back to the theatre. — Photo courtesy of the producer

HCM CITY — Well-known fashion designer Sĩ Hoàng is working with a group of actors in HCM City to produce a new play about Vietnamese history in an aim to lure audiences back to the theatre.

Hoàng is working as a stage costume designer for Khóc Giữa Trời Xanh ( Crying under the Blue Sky), a tragic work featuring the life of Lê Văn Thịnh, a famous official of the royal court of the Lý Dynasty in 1084.

He was also invited to play the lead role Thịnh after casting. He has worked with skilled actors of the Hoàng Yến Drama Club to perfect his performance.

Khóc Giữa Trời Xanh is directed by Nguyên Phùng. The play depicts the themes of patriotism and honesty.

“ Khóc Giữa Trời Xanh features historical events. The play should be staged in a realistic style,” said fashion designer Hoàng, in an interview with Thanh Niên (Young People) newspaper last week.

“Director Phùng asked actors to read documents and books about the history of Lý Dynasty, its culture and people. This helped to breathe life into the play.

“I hope our performance will leave a new impression on audiences,” he said.

Fashion designer Sĩ Hoàng (second from right) has many years in stage costumes design. — Photo courtesy of the producer

Hoàng has been working as a stage costume designer for many years with a large number of his products used in large-scale plays, including two produced by the Việt Nam Chèo Theatre and the Hà Nội Drama Theatre, to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thăng Long-Hà Nội.

He has tried his hand at acting, and achieved his first success winning a silver prize for his role in Yêu là thoát tội at the National Drama Festival 2018 in Hà Nội.

Hoàng has worked with experts such as Professor Dương Trung Quốc in Hà Nội and Professor Nguyễn Khắc Thuần in HCM City for his latest drama. “This helps me understand the national and local tradition from the period in which the drama is set,” said Hoàng.

Graduating from HCM City Fine Arts College, Hoàng has worked hard to make his dream come true. He designed his first áo dài in 1989 when the country’s first beauty contest Miss Áo Dài was held in HCM City.

He painted flowers on áo dài which were worn by the competition’s winners. His designs impressed judges and audiences. The trend of painting on áo dài was born.

In 2002, he opened Đi ểm Một Thời , a tea shop offering fashion shows and Vietnamese tea served in traditional style. The luxury shop quickly became an essential part of life in HCM City for many residents.

Điểm Một Thời served Queen Sylvia of Sweden and her husband King Carl Gustaf XVI during their tour to Việt Nam in 2004. They revealed their musical side when they played the parts of “cup clickers” during a performance of traditional Vietnamese music at the shop. They also watched beautiful girls in áo dài at a fashion show.

“In Khóc Giữa Trời Xanh , we will offer Vietnamese drama in the style of the South,” said Hoàng.

The play Khóc Giữa Trời Xanh will make its debut on May 12 at the city’s Opera House at 7 Lam Sơn Square in District 1.  VNS