Lam Dong province celebrates 80 years of ethnic affairs work.

On the morning of May 4th, the Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religions of Lam Dong province held a meeting to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the traditional day of the State management agency on ethnic affairs (May 3rd, 1946 - May 3rd, 2026).

Scenes from the gathering.

The event was an opportunity to pay tribute to generations of officials and to affirm the industry's contributions to strengthening national unity.
The milestone of May 3, 1946, when President Ho Chi Minh signed Decree No. 58 establishing the Department of Ethnic Minorities, laid the foundation for the state management system in this field.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Deputy Director of the Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religion of Lam Dong Province , delivered the opening remarks.

Over the past 80 years, despite numerous changes in organizational structure, ethnic affairs work has consistently played a crucial role as a "bridge" between the Party, the State, and the people of ethnic minorities.

Ethnic policies have been gradually refined, contributing to mobilizing the strength of ethnic communities in resistance wars as well as in the process of national renewal and development.

Numerous delegates from the Lam Dong Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religions attended the meeting commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Ethnic Minorities.

In recent years, national target programs have been creating significant changes in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, especially in poverty reduction, economic development, and improving living standards. Many localities have recorded noticeable changes in infrastructure and people's livelihoods.

In Lam Dong province, home to 49 ethnic groups, this sector is considered particularly important. Essential infrastructure in ethnic minority areas has been comprehensively invested in; 100% of communes have access to electricity, roads, schools, and health stations.

Leaders of the Ethnic Affairs Department, Lam Dong Provincial Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, discussed ethnic affairs work in the area over the past period.

People are gradually shifting from subsistence farming to commodity production. Many high-tech models for coffee, tea, vegetables, and flowers have been applied. The income of ethnic minorities has improved, and the poverty rate has decreased to about 6-7%.

Along with economic development, the locality focuses on preserving and promoting cultural identity. The cultural space of the Central Highlands' gong culture, along with the cultural values ​​of the Cham, K'ho, and Ma ethnic groups, continues to be preserved, linked to tourism development and the building of grassroots cultural life.

Leaders of the Office of Ethnic Minorities and Religion of Lam Dong Province shared their difficulties, advantages, and proposals and recommendations at the meeting.

Education, healthcare, and human resource training have received attention, contributing to improving the quality of the local workforce. The grassroots political system has been strengthened, and the role of village elders and influential figures has been promoted in mobilizing people to comply with policies and guidelines, maintaining security and order, and strengthening community solidarity.

Officials, civil servants, and employees of the Lam Dong Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religion attended the meeting.

At the meeting, representatives of officials and civil servants from various departments and units shared experiences, highlighted difficulties, and proposed solutions to improve the efficiency of task performance in the future. Young civil servants expressed their determination to inherit and promote the spirit of "unity, dedication, and responsibility" in the context of digital transformation.

In the coming period, the leaders of the Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religions of Lam Dong province requested that the staff continue to adhere to the motto "be close to the people, understand the people, learn from the people, and be responsible to the people." At the same time, they should promote digital transformation, support sustainable livelihoods, protect the environment, and improve policy effectiveness.

The head of the Religious Affairs Department of the Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religions proposed several recommendations at the meeting.

Concluding the ceremony, the leaders of the Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religions affirmed that the 80th anniversary is not only a historical milestone but also opens a new chapter in the development of ethnic affairs.

Deputy Director of the Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religion of Lam Dong Province, Nguyen Hoang Dao, delivered a speech at the meeting.

Lam Dong province is determined to move towards the goal of building a comprehensively and sustainably developed ethnic minority region, contributing to strengthening national unity in the new era.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/lam-dong-ky-niem-80-nam-cong-tac-dan-toc-439731.html