Ngoc Son Commune (Thanh Chuong) celebrates its 50th anniversary

Attending the ceremony were comrade Nguyen Van Que - Chairman of the District People's Committee and representatives of departments and offices of Thanh Chuong district.

Going through many historical stages, mergers, and name changes, on March 24, 1969, according to Decision 159 of the Ministry of Interior, 41 communes of Thanh Chuong district were merged into 28 communes, of which Thanh Lam and Thanh Nam communes were merged into Ngoc Son commune.

A corner of Ngoc Son village. Photo: Dinh Ha

The 50th anniversary of its founding is an opportunity for generations of cadres and people of Ngoc Son to review together the revolutionary tradition, history and long-standing culture of their homeland. Over the past half century, the Party Committee and people of Ngoc Son commune have constantly overcome difficulties and achieved great achievements in all fields. In the early years of its founding, the locality faced numerous difficulties, but cadres and people have strived to overcome difficulties to innovate and move forward.

During the two wars of national liberation, the Party Committee and people of Ngoc Son commune made many significant contributions in terms of manpower and resources to the revolution; the Party and State awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces.

During the renovation period, the Party Committee and people of Ngoc Son commune continued to strive to overcome difficulties and challenges. Party members and cadres were always exemplary and pioneers, while promoting democratic regulations, arousing solidarity, the strength of the entire people and taking advantage of external resources to create a combined strength to build a new countryside.

During the process of construction and development, Ngoc Son commune has received much attention and support from successful and famous native people working and living all over the country.

Activities of the folk song club of Ngoc Son commune. Photo: Dinh Ha

Thanks to that, the appearance of the countryside, the material and spiritual life of the people are increasingly improving. Local infrastructure is invested and promoted most effectively, especially implementing the new rural construction program; creating conditions for economic and social development. The annual growth rate is from 11-12%; Up to now, Ngoc Son has achieved 16/19 criteria. Average income per capita in 2018 reached 35 million VND/person/year. The poverty rate decreased to 2.9% in 2018. In the area, 3/3 schools have achieved the title of cultural unit, 2/3 schools have met national standards.

Over 50 years of construction and development, generations of party members and people of Ngoc Son commune have been striving to promote historical, cultural and revolutionary traditions to continue building an increasingly rich and civilized homeland. Currently, the locality is focusing on mobilizing all resources to strive to reach the New Rural destination by 2020.

Comrade Nguyen Van Que - Chairman of the District People's Committee presented the Party Committee and people of Ngoc Son commune with the banner "50 years of solidarity, innovation and development". Photo: Huu Thinh

On this occasion, the children of the hometown presented a souvenir painting to the leaders and people of Ngoc Son commune. Photo: Huu Thinh

Also on this occasion, the District Party Committee - People's Council - People's Committee - Fatherland Front Committee of Thanh Chuong district presented the Party Committee and people of Ngoc Son commune with a banner bearing the words "Ngoc Son 50 years of solidarity, innovation and development"./.

Huu Thinh