Thai ethnic people celebrate National Unity Day
(Baonghean.vn) - On November 8, Bong village people, Thanh Son commune (Anh Son) organized the National Great Unity Festival, which was chosen by the district to be the venue. This is truly a great festival for the Thai ethnic people in the lower reaches of the Con River.
Bong village, Thanh Son commune, located on the left bank of Con river, has been divided into 2 villages (village 6 and village 8) since 2010. In 2018, implementing the policy of merging administrative units, the two villages above merged into Bong village with a total of 214 households (910 people). Bong village's main source of income is agricultural production, people are always excited and confident in the leadership and management of the Party committees and authorities at all levels.
Over the years, the Front Work Committee in Bong village has always done a good job of building great solidarity, improving the effectiveness of propaganda, mobilization, and gathering people from all walks of life to consolidate and promote the strength of great national solidarity. At the same time, it has promoted economic development, helped each other to eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, cared for building cultural life, education and taking care of people's health.
In 2018, the Front Work Committee mobilized the people of Bong village to contribute nearly 56 million VND, nearly 130 working days, and donate 1,550 m2land and built 1km of rural roads. At the same time, the cultural - artistic and physical training - sports movements are always maintained and developed. During the year, 184 households achieved the title of Cultural Family, 38 households achieved the title of Sports Family (including 19 typical Cultural Families, 14 typical Sports Families), helping Bong village maintain the title of Cultural Village.
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Awarding prizes to households achieving the title of Outstanding Cultural Family. Photo: Cong Kien |
In addition, Bong villagers also actively participate in protecting the environment, building a green - clean - beautiful village landscape, ensuring social order and safety; promoting democracy, contributing to building a strong grassroots political system.
In 2019, Bong village continues to promote the economic development movement associated with new rural construction, striving to achieve an income of 21 million VND/person/year. Determined to maintain security and order, carry out the campaign for the Day for the Poor, promote the movement of "Repaying gratitude", helping families in difficulty and misfortune.
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Bong villagers happily drink rice wine and dance Lam Vong. Photo: Cong Kien |
On this occasion, the leaders of Anh Son district and Thanh Son commune presented 5 gifts to poor families in difficult circumstances in Bong village. The Organizing Committee also presented gifts to households that achieved the title of Outstanding Cultural Family and Outstanding Sports Family.