Shining examples in border regions

HNN - In PaRis - Kavin village (Lam Dot commune, A Luoi district), the name Ho Thi Hong (born in 1989) is no longer unfamiliar to the local people. As the Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch and Head of the village, Ms. Hong is one of the exemplary grassroots officials and a typical Ta Oi ethnic minority in the emulation movement to build new rural areas, preserve cultural identity, and develop household economies.

Ms. Hong is passionate about preserving her ethnic cultural identity.

In the midday sun of April, as golden as poured honey, we visited the village of PaRis - KaVin. The inter-village road, like a soft silk ribbon, meandered through the lush, tree-shaded hamlet. A few villagers returned from the fields, their heavy baskets laden with bamboo shoots and bananas. They strolled along the wide, newly constructed concrete road, the result of months of persistent efforts by Ms. Hong and local organizations.

“Initially, some households disagreed with donating land for the road, fearing the loss of their agricultural land. But I explained that a wider road would allow vehicles to access the fields, making it easier to transport corn and rice. Losing a little land would bring countless benefits,” Ms. Hong recounted. Her heartfelt words, from a 12-year-old Party member who has always been at the forefront of local activities, convinced the villagers to listen and agree to donate their land. The village head also cited examples from years ago, when many households donated hundreds of square meters of land to build traditional communal houses, such as Mr. Le Van Trinh's household. Thanks to this, the villagers now have a place for gatherings and meetings during village festivals. After a thorough analysis of the pros and cons, households like Mr. Ho Van Tha and Mr. Ho Van Mo saw the practical benefits and agreed to donate their land to open the road.

The rural road, nearly 100 meters long, was also built with contributions of labor and resources from 60 households, creating favorable conditions for agricultural production and transportation. Mr. Cu Mon, Mr. Vien Thiem, Mr. Vien Xuan Than, Mr. Vien Xuan A Chai, and others happily stated that the previous rural road was muddy and difficult to travel on. Thanks to the new road, farmers no longer have to expend as much effort transporting harvested rice and corn home as before.

During her years working at the grassroots level, Ms. Hong's greatest joy was successfully mediating the land dispute between Mr. Quynh Muc and the village cemetery. The dispute had dragged on for many years, spanning several generations of village heads, without resolution. With sincerity and approachability, Ms. Hong patiently persuaded Mr. Quynh Muc, working with the Party branch, the commune government, and the mediation team to resolve each issue. Her impartiality and commitment to the rights and interests of everyone involved ultimately convinced Mr. Quynh Muc to open his heart and end the dispute.

Not only is she energetic and a leader in social work, the Ta Oi woman is also a shining example in production. Busy tending to 8 acres of acacia trees, 3 acres of rice paddies, two fish ponds, and chickens and ducks, Ms. Hong still dedicates a lot of time to regularly visiting disadvantaged families in the area, encouraging them to work hard and overcome poverty. Many struggling families, such as those of Hai Vien Sieu and Ho Van Phe, received breeding cows and pigs from the government's support policy; Ms. Hong encouraged them to build proper shelters and care for their livestock, so they have become diligent in their work and not rely on government assistance.

At night, after village and commune affairs are completed, and work in the fields is finished, the female village official sits by her loom weaving Zèng. For Ms. Hong, Zèng weaving is not only a livelihood but also a responsibility to preserve the cultural essence of the Ta Oi people.

According to Mr. A Vo Ta Ro, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Lam Dot commune, Ms. Ho Thi Hong is the only female village head among the 11 villages in the commune. She is always energetic, responsible, and undeterred by difficulties, serving as a model example of a village official in the highlands. In recognition of these contributions, the A Luoi District Party Committee awarded Ms. Hong a certificate of commendation for outstanding performance in her duties for five consecutive years. "It is people like Ms. Hong who have contributed to the new vitality of the border region of A Luoi – where the Party and the people work together to build a more prosperous rural area," Mr. A Vo Ta Ro emphasized.

Text and photos: Ha Le - Quynh Anh

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