As a fastidious mother-in-law who has made her brand, People's Artist Lan Huong participated in ENV's short film to encourage the community to actively participate in the protection of tigers by not using products from tiger.

Set in an engagement party, the short film depicts the conflict between some outdated ideas and modernized civilization in Vietnam today. While the ceremony was supposed to be a good start for the marriage of the young couple later, the fastidious mother-in-law (played by People's Artist Lan Huong) brought a lot of bad feelings as soon as she entered. That prediction came true when she used the tiger as a gift for the family.

When giving the gift, the mother-in-law was "surprised" and lost because her family was not connected, a family representing the modern and welcoming lifestyle. Not only that, but the family connected quickly to their daughter to leave the party.

Many Vietnamese still believe that tiger is a panacea and can cure osteoarthritis as well as improve health. Because of this old-fashioned view, the demand of using tiger is so popular. This is also the reason why the number of wild tigers in Vietnam is seriously reduced.

Currently, tigers are facing a very high risk of extinction, especially in Vietnam and neighboring countries. Some scientists estimate that Vietnam currently has less than 5 tigers in the wild. The biggest threat to tigers in Vietnam is hunting and habitat loss. In 2018 alone, ENV recorded 632 violations related to illegal advertising, trade and possession of tigers.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Dung, Deputy Director of ENV said: “If the illegal trade in tigers and tiger products continues, the tiger is likely to be the next species to be declared extinct in Vietnam. . The future of Vietnamese tigers and the world depends on us and what each of us is doing. ”

Ms. Dung also urged the community to participate in protecting tigers by not using tiger products, encouraging the elderly to use modern remedies, and reporting tigers violations to the hotline. free DVV protection of ENV 1800-1522.

“In today's civilized society, do not blindly believe in the use of tigers to cure diseases or to show the level of trading and killing tigers. Vietnam is growing and advancing. It is time for us to protect the last wild tigers in Vietnam, in their natural environment, not in a kennel, ”Dung said.

Short films are part of ENV's long-term campaign to reduce the need to use tiger products and prevent illegal tiger trade. The short film will be shown on central and local TV channels throughout Vietnam in the coming months. Viewers also watched short films on ENV's YouTube channel.

ENV would like to thank People's Artist Lan Huong, U.S. Foundation Fish and Wildlife Service and International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) have assisted ENV in producing this short film. ENV also thanks Vietnam Television Station, local television stations, Vietnam Cable Television System (VTVCab) and An Vien Television for co-broadcasting this short film, helping spread the message of protection. protect tigers to millions of people across Vietnam.