The Vietnamese Department of Cinematography has instructed Netflix and FPT Play to remove a drama series featuring a map depicting the disputed nine-dash line. Both streaming platforms were given 24 hours to comply with the directive and report back to the department. The department stated that it had reviewed all 39 episodes of the drama and found the nine-dash line appearing in multiple episodes. It deemed the inclusion of the line, along with the dialogue and subtitles, to be a violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty and its Law on Cinematography. FPT Play had already blurred the image of the line in some episodes, but the department still deemed the content inappropriate for screening in Vietnam. Both platforms have acknowledged the request and have taken necessary action. This incident follows recent bans on the film ‘Barbie’ and the protest against a K-pop concert for featuring the disputed map.
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.
Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen
The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
Tam Chuc Pagoda – Ancient beauty amidst majestic scenery
Covering 5,100 ha, Tam Chuc complex is a perfect combination of ancient beauty and the mighty of the immense mountain.
