Thai ethnic people celebrate National Unity Day

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 unity, improving the effectiveness of propaganda, mobilization, and gathering people from all walks of life to consolidate and promote the strength of great national unity. At the same time, promoting economic development, helping each other to eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, taking care of 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.

Awarding prizes to households achieving the title of Outstanding Cultural Family. Photo: Cong Kien

Besides, 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 Poor People's Day well, promote the movement of "Repaying gratitude", helping families in difficulty and misfortune.

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.