The Khmer ethnic minority region is flourishing.

The Khmer ethnic minority region is flourishing.

Living standards have improved.

Tra Vinh 's per capita income has increased, with the average GRDP reaching over 94 million VND/person. To date, 59 communes in ethnic minority areas of the province have achieved the standards of new rural areas and advanced new rural areas, and there are no longer any particularly difficult communes or hamlets. Mr. Tran Sa Rang (Kim Son commune, Tra Cu district) shared: "Previously, the Khmer people still faced some difficulties in accessing economic support policies and legal knowledge. Now, thanks to the implementation of policies, people have been able to borrow capital to develop their economy and stabilize their lives."

The material and spiritual lives of the Khmer people are improving day by day.

The poverty rate across the province has decreased to 0.87%, with the poverty rate among the Khmer ethnic minority falling to 1.45%. Mr. Thach Sa My, a respected resident of Ba Se A hamlet (Luong Hoa commune, Chau Thanh district), said: "The lives of the Khmer people are more stable and joyful than before. Rural transportation infrastructure has been improved, and schools are spacious, clean, and beautiful. Historical and cultural sites have been renovated and preserved."

Local Party committees and authorities have vigorously implemented a comprehensive range of solutions, focusing on transforming the production structure to suit local conditions and adapt to climate change, promoting the application of science and technology in production, and creating high-value products with established brands and geographical indications. Tra Vinh has also actively promoted and attracted investment in Khmer ethnic minority areas to create jobs and facilitate job chuyển đổi. Notably, the province has encouraged workers to work abroad on temporary contracts, contributing to increased income and improved living standards for the people.

Preserving and promoting cultural identity

Currently, 134 Khmer Theravada Buddhist temples in the province organize Khmer language classes during the summer, with 1,029 classes and 22,799 students. Tra Vinh province has invested in building 8 ethnic boarding schools, the Pali-Khmer Intermediate School, and the Southern Khmer Language, Culture, and Arts and Humanities School under Tra Vinh University, which is responsible for training human resources in the language, culture, and arts of the Southern Khmer people.

The province has 58 classified historical sites (16 national-level and 42 provincial-level), including 5 intangible cultural heritage sites closely associated with the cultural life of the Khmer people. During the traditional Chôl Chnam Thmây New Year and Sen Dôlta Festival, local Party committees and authorities organize practical activities such as traditional gatherings, visits, and greetings to patriotic Buddhist monks' solidarity organizations, Khmer Theravada Buddhist temples, religious dignitaries, influential figures, and exemplary policy beneficiary families.

Venerable Thach Sok Xane, Vice Chairman of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha; Head of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Tra Vinh province, affirmed: "The Khmer people are very happy. The correct policies and guidelines of the Party and the State have focused many resources on investing in economic , cultural, and social development, building many transportation infrastructure projects, and implementing many policies for poor and disadvantaged households."

Comrade Kim Ngoc Thai, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council of Tra Vinh, stated: The province has fully and effectively implemented policies to care for the material and spiritual lives of the Khmer people, allocating specific funds for each program and project. As a result, the Khmer ethnic minority areas have made significant progress, their confidence in the leadership of the Party and the administration of the State has been strengthened, and they have actively participated in patriotic emulation movements.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/doi-song/khoi-sac-vung-dong-bao-dan-toc-khmer-i766127/