The concrete road winding from the center of Tam Chung commune into the village is now lined with sturdy houses and bright lights, replacing the precarious trails and the image of a “hotspot” for drugs and poverty from over a decade ago.
On village is home to 117 H'mong households with over 700 people who have migrated from the North. Previously, their nomadic lifestyle and scattered housing on high mountain slopes hindered economic development and left them vulnerable to landslides. A turning point came with the implementation of the Party and State’s policy on stabilizing residents in high-risk areas. Thanks to the persistence of local authorities and border guard force, 42 households were relocated to a new resettlement area with proper infrastructure, allowing them to shift their focus from safety concerns to economic development.
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Students of On village Primary School (Tam Chung commune, Thanh Hoa province) do exercise during break time. |
Giang A Chong, Secretary of the Party Cell and Chief of the village, noted that from having no Party members when he returned from military service in 2009, the On village Party Cell has grown to 17 members. These members serve as the core force in bringing the Party’s guidelines to every household.
With firm houses, residents have shifted to wet rice cultivation, high-yield crops, and stalled livestock farming. Many households have improved their living standards, acquired modern amenities, and gradually pushed back backward customs. Additionally, the support from the Defense-Economic Unit 5 (Military Region 4) and Tam Chung Border Post through livelihood models, literacy classes, and the motto of “staying close to the community” has transformed the village. Schools have been built, ensuring 100% of children attend class at the appropriate age.
Lau Thi Va, a resident of On village, expressed her deep gratitude to the Party and the State, noting that the villagers now have solid houses, convenient roads, sufficient food and clothing, and proper education for their children.
This faith is further amplified as the success of the 14th National Party Congress resonates in the border areas. Luong Thi Tuan, Secretary of the Tam Chung commune Party Committee, shared that for H'mong people in On village, the Party is not a distant concept but is visibly present in every new road, sturdy house, and child going to school.
In the border region, the bright lights of On village symbolize the ironclad faith of the ethnic people at the nation’s frontier in the Party and the cause of national renewal.
Translated by Minh Anh