Prosperity in the heroic homeland of Dien Tho
(Baonghean.vn) - With a long tradition of revolution and great contributions to the resistance war against the US to save the country, in September 2020, the Party Committee, army and people of Dien Tho commune (Dien Chau) were honored to be awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces by the Party and State. This noble title contributes to highlighting the tradition of solidarity and patriotism and becomes a great motivation for generations of Dien Tho commune's descendants to firmly step on the journey of building an increasingly prosperous homeland.
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A corner of Dien Tho commune (Dien Chau) - a countryside rich in revolutionary tradition. Documentary photo |
Proud of tradition
As a commune in the lowland rice fields, south of Dien Chau district, in the past, Dien Tho (along with Dien Phu, Dien Loc) belonged to Nho Lam (Cao Xa commune). This is the hometown of General Cao Lo - the person who helped Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong create the magic crossbow to fight against the invaders. This countryside was once famous for its iron casting and forging, its tradition of studiousness and mandarin exams, and its unique Reo singing...
Throughout history, the government and people of Dien Tho have made many great contributions to the common revolutionary cause of the nation. Dien Tho is proud to be one of the localities that established the earliest Communist Party cell (late 1930). This is also the revolutionary base, where many important historical events took place such as: Conference of the Vietnam - Inter-zone IV Front (August 1948).
Continuing the patriotic tradition of their ancestors, the army and people of Dien Tho commune promoted the revolutionary spirit, determined to fight and produce, and achieved glorious feats in the August Revolution of 1945 and the two sacred resistance wars against the French and the Americans. During the resistance war against the French, thousands of Dien Tho youths participated in fighting and serving on the front lines on all fronts; sacrificing for the independence and freedom of the country.
During the resistance war against the US to save the country, this countryside was a rear base, a place to concentrate ammunition and combat facilities for the battlefields, and a reserve command post for superiors when combat occurred. My Ly station and Dau bridge in the commune were two key targets of fierce attacks by the US air force in the 60s and 70s of the last century. The locality suffered heavy damage from 62 bombings by US aircraft, 326 times of artillery fire from offshore ships; hundreds of people were sacrificed and injured, and hundreds of houses were damaged...
Despite many sacrifices and hardships, the Party Committee and People of Dien Tho commune are always determined to fight, produce, ensure security and national defense in the area, and deserve to be a solid rear base; at the same time, provide full, timely, and quality support in terms of human resources and resources for the South to defeat the American invaders. In general, in the cause of fighting against the French and the Americans, and liberating the nation, the commune has 22 Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, 216 martyrs, 234 wounded and sick soldiers, and provided support to the battlefields with more than 3,500 outstanding children.
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| Dien Tho Commune was awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces for its outstanding achievements in the resistance war against America to save the country. |
In recognition of the contributions of the Party Committee, government, army and people of Dien Tho commune in the resistance war against the US, building and defending the Fatherland, the Party and State have awarded many prizes and noble titles to collectives and individuals in the commune. In particular, the collective was awarded 2 Third-class Military Exploit Medals for achievements in combat service, transportation, and support to the frontline (1968 and 1972); 1 First-class Resistance Medal (awarded in 1986); 4 rotating flags of the province and military region for achievements in combat, combat service, transportation, and military recruitment; and thousands of individuals were awarded Orders and Medals...
In particular, on September 1, 2020, the Party Committee, army and people of Dien Tho commune were honored to be awarded the noble title: Hero of the People's Armed Forces by the Party and State.
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Dien Tho is developing more and more richly, beautifully and civilizedly. Photo: PV |
Grow strong
Promoting the tradition and achievements over the past half century, the Party Committee, government and people of Dien Tho have constantly strived with the aspiration to build their homeland more and more beautiful, rich and civilized. In particular, the outstanding results are the results of implementing the National Target Program on New Rural Construction and building a strong political system. In the 2015 - 2020 term, the Party Committee of Dien Tho commune, promoting the strength of the great solidarity bloc, led the people to create a breakthrough in socio-economic development, achieving and exceeding many targets set by the Resolution. The milestone of 2015, the commune reached the new rural destination and continued to have many Resolutions on building a model New Rural Commune.
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Executive Committee of Dien Tho Commune Party Committee for the 2020 - 2025 term. Photo courtesy |
Dien Tho village today is growing strongly, with a spacious, modern and civilized appearance, people's lives are developing and constantly improving in all aspects. The infrastructure system is synchronously invested, agricultural production service industries continue to develop, science and technology are applied in production, support policies and mechanisms are interested... Thanks to that, the average economic growth rate in 5 years is 12%; the average income in 2020 is estimated to reach over 47 million VND/person/year.
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Many cultural and artistic activities held locally have attracted a large number of people to participate. |
In recent times, the local socio-economic situation has faced common difficulties due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the revolutionary tradition, the spirit of solidarity and unity in building the homeland of Dien Tho people have shone even brighter. Under the leadership and direction of the Party Committee and the administration, all cadres, party members and people have made efforts to focus on overcoming difficulties, both promoting the prevention of the Covid-19 pandemic and operating effectively in all economic, cultural - social, national defense - security and building the local political system.
In the first 6 months of 2022, Dien Tho commune has achieved some remarkable results: Agricultural production continues to develop, with total food output estimated at over 3,000 tons; construction of a 30-hectare single-variety rice field achieved a yield of 6.8 tons/ha; Budget revenue in the area reached 66% of the annual plan; Trade and service industries developed, creating jobs for hundreds of workers; Site clearance for the North-South Expressway project achieved the set target...
The cultural and spiritual life of the people is increasingly improved, cultural and sports movements are vibrant, the quality of education and health care is promoted. Hunger eradication and poverty reduction continues to receive attention, security and order in the commune are ensured; The issue of administrative procedure reform is actively implemented, creating convenience for people in their work and ensuring timely resolution of regimes and policies for beneficiaries...
“The achievements in socio-economic development and new rural construction in Dien Tho commune in the face of many difficulties and challenges are a testament to the spirit of solidarity, unanimity and strong determination of the commune’s cadres and people. The noble title of Hero of the People’s Armed Forces awarded by the Party and the State, together with the valuable attention and support of all levels and sectors of Nghe An province and Dien Chau district, are a great spiritual motivation for the Party Committee and people of Dien Tho commune to continue their efforts in the cause of building a rich and civilized homeland.”
