Ethnic group in Nghe An enjoys better living conditions

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A corner of Bung village in Mon Son commune, Nghe An province. Decades ago, this is one of the most remote, isolated, and disadvantaged areas in the locality. (Photo: VNA)
A Dan Lai woman and her daughter prepare a family meal. (Photo: VNA)
A young Dan Lai man repairs agricultural machinery in preparation for the new farming season. (Photo: VNA)
New houses built under the Government’s programme to eliminate temporary housing have given the village a fresh look. (Photo: VNA)
The joy of a Dan Lai woman with her grandchildren. (Photo: VNA)
A Dan Lai woman carries dry firewood home for daily cooking fuel. (Photo: VNA)
Many Dan Lai households have invested in rice milling machines to meet family and community needs, reduce manual labour, and improve economic restructuring in the village. (Photo: VNA)
The area behind the village has been reinforced with stone embankments, helping locals avoid the risk of landslides during the rainy and flood season. (Photo: VNA)
Village roads have been concreted, making travel easier for local residents. (Photo: VNA)
Ethnic group in Nghe An enjoys better living conditions
Dan Lai, a small ethnic group in the mountainous border areas of Nghe An province, once faced decline due to poverty and harsh living conditions. In recent years, however, government support for ethnic minority development and housing improvement has helped stabilise their lives.