Khmu people in Huu Khuong 'oasis' are bustling on early election day
(Baonghean.vn) - The election of National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies at all levels is considered a big festival by the Khmu ethnic people in the "oasis" commune of Huu Khuong (Tuong Duong).
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Tung Hoc village, Huu Khuong commune (Tuong Duong) is one of 30 villages holding early elections (May 21). The village is about 4km from the commune center. The whole village has 83 households with 370 people. Photo: Dinh Tuan. |
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From early morning, women here put on their traditional ethnic costumes to vote for deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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Dressed neatly, the women went to vote together. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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Flags, banners and colorful costumes made everyone present at the polling station feel very excited like a big festival of the whole nation. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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Given the complicated developments of the Covid-19 pandemic, the election team here has taken epidemic prevention and control measures very seriously. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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Voters must wear masks, wash their hands, and have their temperature taken before entering the polling station. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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Voters carefully check the candidates' backgrounds before voting, in order to select representatives with enough virtue and talent to serve the changing lives of the Khmu ethnic group in particular and other ethnic groups in all areas. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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The ballots convey the trust of Khmu voters to the delegates. Photo: Dinh Tuan |