Merited artist ('' vi, Nghệ sĩ Ưu tú'', also translated as Meritorious Artist, Deserved Artist, Distinguished Artist, Honoured Artist) is an

honorary title A title is one or more words used before or after a person's name, in certain contexts. It may signify either generation, an official position, or a professional or academic qualification. In some languages, titles may be inserted between the f ...

awarded by the Vietnamese State to artists who have contributions to arts. This title is popular in the

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. This title is lower than the title of

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Conditions to be awarded

According to Article 64 of the Vietnamese Emulation and Reward Law, the conditions for becoming a Merited Artist in Vietnam are: #Loyalty to the

Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vietnam or Viet Nam ( vi, Việt Nam, ), officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,., group="n" is a country in Southeast Asia, at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of and population of 96 million, making it ...

; Strictly abide by the Party's guidelines, the State's policies and laws, the regulations and rules of agencies, organizations, and localities. #Having good moral qualities, exemplary in life, devoted to the profession; having excellent artistic talents; reputable profession; Having the spirit of serving people, admired by colleagues and people. #Having worked in arts for 15 years or more, especially for

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and

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for 10 years or more; Awarded many awards from domestic and overseas festivals, art shows. #Having at least two national gold awards or one national gold award and two national silver award. Similar to the title of Merited Artist are titles such as Merited Teacher, Merited Doctor.

References

Merited Artists Honorary titles Vietnamese artists {{Award-stub