The resounding sound of the bamboo flute welcomes the arrival of spring in the Chim village resettlement area, Nhi Son commune.
In resettlement villages like Chim village (Nhi Son commune) and Na On village (Trung Ly commune), where 100% of the population are Mong ethnic people, the atmosphere for Tet (Lunar New Year) is truly vibrant. From around December, firewood is neatly stacked on the porches. For the Mong people, Tet is incomplete without sticky rice cakes, pork, peach blossoms, and new clothes for the children. In the communal courtyard of the village, the sound of the Hmong flute resonates, awakening the mountains and forests.
In the Sa Ná resettlement area, Na Mèo commune, the houses of the Thái ethnic minority people stand peacefully amidst the spring sunshine. In front of the houses, trellises of red gac fruit vines hang high. At the village cultural center, community games such as volleyball and traditional board games attract large crowds of people.
Leaving Sa Na, we arrived at the Co Huong resettlement area in Ngam village, Tam Thanh commune. Nestled firmly on the Poom Phai hilltop, the Co Huong resettlement area stands amidst the vast forest, a testament to the resettlement journey of people in high-risk areas prone to flash floods and landslides. The resettlement area was urgently constructed starting in 2021 and completed at the end of 2022, relocating 36 households from high-risk areas to safer new homes. Sitting by the fireplace in her new house, Ms. Lo Thi Doan, a resident of the Co Huong resettlement area, shared: “Since having a stable home, we no longer worry about storms and floods, and we can work with peace of mind and focus on our children's education.”
The village of Bản Ngàm currently has 139 households with nearly 700 inhabitants, divided into three residential areas. The Co Hương resettlement area alone has 36 households, mainly inhabited by the Thái ethnic minority. After nearly four years of relocating, the people have gradually stabilized their lives, building gardens, livestock areas, and developing production. The Co Hương resettlement area also boasts attractive natural potentials such as the Cánh Lăng natural waterfall and the Sao Va waterfall. In the future, these could become ecotourism destinations, opening up new economic development opportunities for the local people.
On the summit of Poom Phai hill, spring flowers bloom silently in the warm sunshine of the vast forest. This is not only a sign of a new spring, but also a symbol of hope, vitality, and dreams that are gradually taking shape.
In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), along with focusing on ensuring long-term stability for residents in resettlement areas, local authorities and organizations have concentrated on caring for the people so they can celebrate Tet in a warm and fulfilling atmosphere. Through visits, encouragement, and understanding the thoughts and lives of resettled households, especially those facing difficulties, the local authorities have provided timely support and assistance, helping people feel secure celebrating the spring in their new homes. This care goes beyond just Tet gifts; it also demonstrates a commitment to accompanying the people in stabilizing their livelihoods and building a new way of life, so that each spring, the resettlement areas truly become sustainable havens amidst the vast mountains.
The project for relocating and stabilizing residents in high-risk areas prone to flash floods, landslides, and mudslides in mountainous communes of Thanh Hoa province for the period 2021-2025 was approved by Decision No. 4845/QD-UBND dated December 1, 2021, and adjusted by Decision No. 511/QD-UBND dated February 21, 2025. Accordingly, by 2025, there are 2,225 households in mountainous communes that need to be relocated and stabilized, including 31 areas/1,325 households to be relocated through concentrated resettlement. To date, localities have successfully persuaded 452 households to build houses and move to new residences; Of these, 4 resettlement areas/151 households have completed infrastructure investment, with residents building houses and stabilizing their lives, including: On village resettlement area, Tam Chung commune; Co Huong resettlement area, Ngam village, Tam Thanh commune; Lo village resettlement area, Thien Phu commune; Tang village resettlement area, Trung Thanh commune; and 15 resettlement areas/680 households have received investment approval. For projects that do not meet the conditions for the 2021-2025 period, investment approval will be prepared for the 2026-2030 period. |
Text and photos: Ngoc Huan
Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/tren-trien-non-tai-dinh-cu-277165.htm
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