Warm zero-dong market in a mountainous commune in Quang Ngai

Xo Dang people happily receive free goods at the market. Photo: HUU PHUC

Clip of thousands of people participating in the zero-dong market

On August 20, the People's Committee of Tu Mo Rong commune ( Quang Ngai province) organized the first Zero-VND Market at the commune's central market, attracting thousands of participants.

Kim Dong Primary School's zero-dong market stall provides free clothes to people. Photo: HUU PHUC

The market has 7 booths with many essential items such as agricultural products, vegetables, rice, clothes, shoes, books, etc. contributed by the Commune People's Committee, officials, schools and Xo Dang people, to share with people in difficult circumstances.

Crowds of people waiting for the zero-dong market. Photo: HUU PHUC

The atmosphere of the zero-dong market was bustling and crowded. People were excited to choose fresh vegetables, new sandals, bags of rice or shirts to bring home to use.

Everyone is happy to choose their own necessities and items according to their needs without having to pay.

rèwdsw.jpeg — The zero-dong market was packed with people. Photo: HUU PHUC

The bright faces and smiles of the people make the market more warm and humane.

Ms. Y Le (Tu Mo Rong commune) said that upon hearing about the zero-dong market, she and her child arrived early in the morning. At the clothing stall, she happily chose a few outfits for herself.

“The clothes I chose at the market were very beautiful. I didn’t spend any money to buy them. The zero-dong market was very meaningful because of the spirit of sharing with the needy,” said Ms. Y Le.

People come to the zero-dong market to receive instant noodles and necessities. Photo: HUU PHUC

At the market, Chairman of Tu Mo Rong Commune People's Committee Tran Quoc Huy and the digital transformation working group trained people on livestream sales skills, helping people promote agricultural products on social networks and expand the consumption market.

On this occasion, the commune also presented 17 hole digging machines to 17 villages to serve agricultural production; presented 10,000 pine seedlings to help people plant forests.

Xo Dang people attend the zero-dong market to receive instant noodles, mats, and backpacks. Photo: HUU PHUC

Mr. Tran Quoc Huy said that the commune has 95% of the population being Xo Dang people, mainly growing agricultural products and medicinal herbs but facing difficulties in consumption.

Organizing a zero-dong market associated with digital transformation aims to support poor households, while helping people apply technology to find customers, increase income, and build local specialty brands.

Sandals and school backpacks received by parents at the zero-dong market. Photo: HUU PHUC

Tu Mo Rong Commune Party Secretary Vo Trung Manh said that in the coming time, the locality will maintain monthly market sessions and continue to support people selling goods through e-commerce platforms.

>>> Below are some photos at the zero-dong market recorded by SGGP reporters: