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Xiangyang:555 years of formation and development

Tien Dong • DNUM_CFZBCZCACE 20:00

From a wild land, after 555 years, Tuong Duong has grown to become a mountainous district rich in identity, blending long-standing cultural traditions with the spirit of innovation and sustainable development.

Long history

Since ancient times, the land of Tuong Duong has been the place where the ancient Vietnamese people lived. Through many historical events, ups and downs and changes in administrative boundaries and names, in the year Ky Suu 1469, King Le Thanh Tong issued an edict to re-define the map of the whole country, the name Tuong Duong was officially born.

Under King Le Thanh Tong, the administrative map was redrawn, dividing the territory into 12 administrative regions with the aim of strengthening State management and consolidating central power. In this reform, Nghe An was identified as one of the important administrative units. Nghe An administrative region has 9 prefectures, 25 districts, 2 states, including Tra Lan prefecture including 4 districts: Ky Son (including 30 caves), Hoi Ninh (including 5 caves), Tuong Duong (including 7 caves, 1 ward), Vinh Khang district (including 8 caves).

In the history of formation and development, Tuong Duong is located in an important strategic position, bordering Laos and becoming a fence for Dai Viet country. This land is both important in terms of national security and defense, and is also a cultural and commercial bridge between the ethnic groups in the mountains and the plains. Tuong Duong is also home to many ethnic groups such as Thai, Mong, Kho Mu, with a rich and diverse culture.

There are also many historical relics here, typically Cua Rao Temple (Xa Luong Commune), Ly Nhat Quang Temple (Tam Quang Commune), Tham Cong Cave (Tam Bong Commune). In particular, Van - Cua Rao Temple has long been a spiritual place for the ethnic minorities of Tuong Duong and visitors from near and far.

With the characteristic of many ethnic groups living together, Tuong Duong has a rich and diverse cultural life, imbued with regional identity. Among them, the Thai people with Cau Lam, Dieu Thap and charming, sexy costumes; the Mong people with colorful patterned costumes and xoe dance; the Kho Mu people with Tom singing attract listeners with its bustling melody. In addition, there are also unique cultural features of the Tay Poong and O Du people that are on the way to revival.

Today, Tuong Duong is the largest district in Nghe An province with 280,777 hectares, and has a 58km border with Laos. Despite the history of formation and development, with many changes in administrative boundaries, Tuong Duong people are always conscious of preserving and promoting their ethnic identity. Among them, we must mention the cultural space factor, when many ancient Thai villages are still preserved such as Chan village, Mac village, Lau village (Thach Giam town), Xoong Con village, Phong village (Luu Kien commune), Huoi To village (Mai Son commune)...

Development efforts

After 555 years of formation and development, Tuong Duong district is gradually changing to keep up with modern trends. Although facing many difficulties, Tuong Duong is still a locality that plays an important role in economic and social development.

Despite many difficulties and complicated weather conditions, with the spirit of solidarity and determination of the entire political system and the consensus of the people, Tuong Duong highland district has gradually resolved difficulties and obstacles, maintained and developed the economic and social situation, and maintained security and order in the area.

In 2024 alone, the total production value in Tuong Duong district is estimated to reach 6,193,268 million VND, reaching 100.1% of the Resolution assigned by the People's Council. The growth rate in 2024 is 7.7%; the average income per capita is estimated to reach 38.4 million VND, an increase of 6.7% over the same period.

The education sector has achieved many outstanding achievements. Over the past 5 consecutive years, the district's Education and Training sector has been classified as having excellently fulfilled its tasks. In 2024, 2 teachers were awarded the title of Excellent Teacher. The school network continues to be streamlined and streamlined, contributing to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of school management and governance and improving the overall quality of education.

Culture and society continue to be maintained and developed. In 2024, the rate of cultural families in Tuong Duong district will reach 86.3%; the rate of villages and hamlets meeting cultural standards will reach 93.1%. Social security activities are ensured, social policies are implemented promptly, fully, and to the right subjects.

In 2024, the district also implemented many vocational training solutions and created jobs for workers. In coordination with units and businesses, 16 mobile job introduction sessions were organized in communes, attracting more than 3,500 workers to participate in job counseling and vocational training. Of which, 2,978 workers received vocational training; jobs were created for 3,449 workers. 290 workers went to work in Japan, Korea, etc.

Also in 2024, the poverty rate in Tuong Duong district decreased by 4%, bringing the poverty rate from 29.3% to 25.3%. National defense and security were maintained, social order and safety were ensured..

Tuong Duong district has completed the project to build a "Narcotics-free border commune". Of which, 12 drug-free communes are maintained, and the remaining 5 drug-free communes are being appraised, striving to make Tuong Duong a drug-free district.

Entering 2025, although identifying many difficulties, with a large area and complex terrain, the government and people of Tuong Duong district determined to continue to innovate, improve the leadership and management capacity of Party committees and authorities at all levels; promote the role of the Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations and the role of leaders; promote administrative reform, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the state management apparatus.

Mr. Lo Thanh Nhat - Vice Chairman of Tuong Duong District People's Committee shared: In 2025, the district strives for an economic growth rate of 5-6%, of which the district manages 6-7%; Average income per capita: 41 million VND/year. Tuong Duong District also determined to focus on calling for and attracting investment from enterprises. Promoting advantages, innovating and effectively using production support policies to boost agricultural economic development, creating a breakthrough in the direction of producing valuable goods, product brands and sustainability; Creating an open environment to increase investment attraction from enterprises for economic development.

At the same time, strengthen career guidance and vocational training, focus on training and job creation for rural workers; Promote propaganda and mobilization work to eliminate conservative thinking, waiting and relying on cadres, party members and people of all walks of life, change thinking and awareness, build the will to rise up, be self-reliant and self-reliant...

It can be said that after 555 years of formation and development, under the continuous efforts of the entire political system, the face of Tuong Duong district has changed significantly. From a wild land, through many historical events, Tuong Duong has risen to become a mountainous district rich in identity, with a blend of long-standing cultural traditions and the spirit of innovation and sustainable development.