Prize Giai Mai Vang

In 1991, Mr. Phan Hong Chien - Editor-in-Chief of the Labor newspaper at that time wanted to have side activities to promote the brand of this newspaper to the public and at the same time attract the attention of the artists. From that idea, journalist and musician Vu Hoang - who was the Head of Culture and Art Department of the Labor newspaper at that time proposed to organize the award Vote for the most favorite artist i>in five titles for the readers of this newspaper. In 1991, the first award was held in the backyard of the newspaper office with an audience of 500. After 4 years of organization, this award has created a certain attraction. In 1995, the Editorial Board of Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper and the Organizing Committee of the award had a meeting and decided to change the name of the award to the Golden Apricot Prize. The artists who won the Golden Apricot Award are likened to the yellow apricot flowers that bring happiness and joy to everyone every spring.

Since 2003, the Golden Plum Award has been improved professionally, the voting form is more convenient, the number of readers voting has also increased significantly. The award ceremony was also staged more professionally. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Golden Apricot Award, the Organizing Committee has innovated in the voting process, for the first time, readers can vote through the Nguoi Lao Dong electronic newspaper besides voting through the newspaper publication.