LGBT groups slam discriminatory comedyTwo LGBT rights organisations in Viet Nam, namely iSEE (Institute for Studies of Society, Economy and Environment) and ICS Centre have sent an open letter to Viet Nam Television complaining about discrimination of LGBT people in an annual comedy that "should not appear on a national channel". Bac Dau (second from right) played by actor Cong Ly, was designed as a transgendered male mandarin in feudal court with dificult to follow characters. Bac Dau has long been mocked for the character’s gender. The show, produced by the Viet Nam Television Film Centre, mocks burning issues in society in a humorous manner. Viet Nam News also tried to reach actor Cong Ly, who played Bac Dau (the discriminated character) and Xuan Bac, another actor in the show but received no response as well.