Not only is he a storyteller in the language of the stage, Director - producer Van Nguyen (Nguyen Huy Quang) is also an artist devoted to the journey of preserving and spreading Vietnamese cultural identity.
This makes him the first Vietnamese director to be honored as Director for the mission of preserving UNESCO cultural values 2025 in Tokyo (Japan).
The title also recognizes the persistent contributions of director Van Nguyen in connecting Vietnamese art with the UNESCO spirit of cultural diversity. The honoring ceremony was organized by the Vietnam Union of UNESCO Associations and the Japan Union of UNESCO Associations.
A representative of the Vietnam Union of UNESCO Associations said that in the strong flow of Vietnam's cultural industry, director Van Nguyen is one of the typical faces who are dedicated to preserving and promoting national cultural values through modern stage language.
As the founder of Van Show Arts Joint Stock Company, he is not only a talented director but also a "cultural storyteller" through performing arts.
Possessing a solid academic foundation, director Van Nguyen has affirmed his position for more than 2 decades of dedication to art.
Not only is he a creative person, he is also a lecturer and artistic consultant who inspires many young generations in the journey to continue and preserve cultural roots.
For director Van Nguyen, art is not just a performance but a cultural mission, a way for him to contribute to preserving Vietnamese identity in the context of globalization.
It is his dedication that has helped him become one of the typical directors connecting folk culture and modern theater, bringing the Vietnamese spirit closer to domestic and international audiences.
Professor Yuji Suzuki - General Director of the Japan Union of UNESCO Associations expressed surprise and impression of the project by director and producer Van Nguyen, and said that the development of the Vietnamese cultural industry is due to the persistent creative contributions of artists like him.
Director Van Nguyen shared his feelings when being honored by UNESCO Japan: For me this is a surprise honor. I myself have never thought about awards, whether domestically or internationally.
I work as an instinctive need, every time I have the opportunity to touch heritage art genres, I feel like I am urged to participate, to do, not thinking about anything else.
Being honored this time is like a great encouragement and gives me more motivation to continue to contribute. I sincerely thank UNESCO Japan and Vietnam for their concern for those working like us, and hope that I will continue to be encouraged to care for those who love heritage.
What director Van Nguyen hopes for is that traditional music education and heritage theater must be widely taught in schools right from primary school level. Only by being able to approach, listen and learn traditional music and stage from the moment of school in a persistent way can young people create love and respect for traditional arts.
In addition, caring for young artists is also a way to directly and practically encourage the core of the invaluable traditional art treasure trove.
