Decree 113: 04 acts prohibited in fine art activities in Vietnam

According to Article 8 of Decree No. 113/2013/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, these following acts are prohibited in fine art activities:

1. Propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Government; destroy the national unity.

2. Propaganda and incite aggressive wars, create feud between the ethnic groups or between the countries, incite violence; propaganda reactionary thoughts, obscene lifestyle, crimes, debauchery against habits and customs and destroy the environment.

3. Distort the historical facts; deny the revolutionary achievements; offend the nationality, national heroes, great men of culture; offend agencies, organizations or individuals.

4. Carry out reproduction, display, trade or transference of fine art work that is against the legislations on intellectual property.

Besides, this Decree also specifies State management in term of fine art as follows:

- Establish, promulgate within competence (or request a competent agency to promulgate) and conduct the policies and regulations on fine art activities; popularize, provide education about legislations on fine art.

- Conduct scientific research; organize training and cultivation for specialized officials and fine art management team.

- Carry out issuance or revocation of the License for fine art.

- Organize emulation and for fine art activities provide reward; select and reward appropriate individuals and fine art work.

- Promote international cooperation in fine art activities.

- Conduct inspection and examination, handle complaints, denunciations and violations against the regulations on fine art.

View details at Decree No. 113/2013/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, effective from December 01, 2013.

Ty Na

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