The person who opened the way for livelihood and "kept the fire" of traditional culture for Cuor village

For over 10 years, village elder Y Jiê Knul (Cuôr hamlet, Ea M'Droh commune) has not only been a prestigious person who is absolutely trusted by the villagers, but also an important livelihood creator, contributing to building a new, prosperous and sustainable life for the community.

For coffee trees - the main crop for the main source of income for the people of Cuor village, elder Y Jie Knul went from house to house, persistently persuading people to change their traditional farming habits. He encouraged people to apply advanced techniques in care such as pruning, fertilizing according to scientific processes, and managing pests and diseases. Thanks to that, the productivity and quality of coffee in the village were significantly improved.

Encouraged by village elder Y Jiê Knul (left cover) , the goat farming model has been replicated, helping many households in Cuôr village develop their economy effectively.

In particular, to increase income for the people, old man Y Jie took the time to learn and boldly brought the goat raising model to Cuor village. After that, he encouraged people to change their traditional farming habits, stop letting livestock and poultry roam freely, and instead build solid, hygienic barns.

"At that time, I did not just talk but also invited people to visit, listen to instructions on barn techniques, disease prevention, animal care... from effective livestock models. Up to now, goat farming has become a stable economic development direction, helping many families in the village have more income and be more confident in life," said village elder Y Jiê Knul. Thanks to that, the goat farming model has been replicated, contributing to diversifying livelihoods and increasing income for people in Cuôr village.

Village elder Y Jiê Knul (right cover) met and encouraged Cuôr villagers to take care of their economy.

Buon Cuor has 362 households, of which ethnic minorities account for more than 87%, mainly the Ede ethnic group. What makes Buon Cuor different is the successful preservation of the almost original Ede cultural identity.

Although life has changed a lot, for many years now, the sound of gongs and cymbals still echoes during festivals, the traditional long house is still present as a cultural symbol in Cuor village and the brocade weaving craft is still preserved through the hands of generations of women here.

Village elder Y Jiê Knul is the one who "keeps the fire" for these values. He always believes that: Economic development must go hand in hand with cultural preservation. He actively teaches and encourages his children to wear traditional costumes, learn to play gongs and maintain good traditional rituals.

It is admirable that up to now, the people of Cuor village still maintain traditional houses and make efforts to preserve their national culture so that it does not fade away.

Cuor villagers still preserve many traditional houses of the Ede ethnic group.

Mrs. H'Nha Kbuôr's family owns a longhouse that is considered the most beautiful in the village. Thanks to the profound advice, imbued with love for tradition by village elder Y Jiê Knul, Mrs. H'Nha is even more determined to preserve this house with the pristine, traditional values ​​of the Ede people.

Ms. H'Nha Kbuôr confided that many people from far away came to her and offered very high prices to buy the longhouse, but she firmly refused to sell.

Once, she was very confused because of the difficult economic situation, but the village elder Y Jiê Knul promptly came to her house and gave her sincere advice. He said: “The long house is not only a place to live but also the soul of the whole family. Selling the long house means selling the tradition. If this house is sold, where will our descendants find their roots?” The village elder’s words made Mrs. H’Nha suddenly awake. She was determined to keep the house so that her descendants would know where she was born and remind them that they are Ede.

Thanks to that, Cuor village is now known as one of the rare Ede villages that still preserves the traditional cultural beauty. Behind the peace and development of that village is the diligent and dedicated efforts of the village elder, the prestigious person Y Jiê Knul - the solid "support" of the village.

Mr. Huynh Thanh Mai, Head of the Ea M'Droh Commune's Department of Culture and Society, said that prestigious people at the grassroots level, such as village elder Y Jiê Knul, are an effective "extended arm" helping the government effectively implement economic development policies. Not only that, they are also the most important nucleus in preserving national culture and building a new cultural life at the grassroots level.

Thanks to the efforts of prestigious people in the area, Ea M'Droh commune has been preserving and promoting the good cultural values ​​of ethnic groups, effectively implementing the movement "All people unite to build a cultural life", creating a joyful and healthy atmosphere, strengthening solidarity in the community.

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/xa-hoi/202512/nguoi-mo-loi-sinh-ke-giu-lua-van-hoa-truyen-thong-cho-buon-cuor-0d301a2/