The Decree No. 144/2020/ND-CP providing performing art activities is issued by the Government on December 14, 2020.
Accordingly, prohibitions in performing art activities include: To oppose the Socialist Republic of Vietnam State; To distort the history, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; To incite violence, propagate aggressive wars, and show hatred among nations and people of various countries, adversely affecting foreign relations; To use costumes, languages, sounds, images, movements, modes of expression, or forms of performing acts which are contrary to national fine traditions and customs, etc.
Competent state bodies shall request in writing the suspension of art performance activities in one of the following cases: Organizers fail to make notification to, or have not yet obtained written approvals of, competent state agencies; For the reason of national defense or public security, natural disasters, epidemics or state of emergency. A written request for suspension of art performance activities must clearly state the reason and time of suspension.
In addition, organizations and individuals required to suspend art performance activities shall publicize information on the suspension of art performance activities in the mass media and ensure the interests of concerned organizations and individuals in accordance with law.
This Decree takes effect on February 01, 2021.