"Zero-dong market" lights up new hope for the Xo Dang people

The market has a total of 7 "zero-dong" stalls, providing hundreds of essential gifts for people in difficult circumstances. These items, including clothes, food, necessities, books, shoes and seedlings, are donated by the commune People's Committee, officials, schools and the Xo Dang people themselves.

People, especially the Xơ Đăng people, came to the market and hand-picked the necessary items without having to pay. Many local people were very happy to choose some new clothes without spending any money. They felt the meaning of the market in sharing with the needy.

“Phiên chợ 0 đồng — Sandals and school backpacks received by parents at the zero-dong market. Photo: Huu Phuc

Along with the zero-dong booths, the market is also a space to introduce, promote and sell agricultural products and medicinal herbs typical of Tu Mo Rong and neighboring communes.

Products such as coffee, honey, Ngoc Linh ginseng, and many other precious medicinal herbs are brought by local people to display, attracting the attention of visitors. This activity not only expands consumption opportunities but also encourages people to change their mindset from self-sufficient production to commodity production, which is more competitive in the market.

The special feature of the market is not only the spirit of mutual love but also the orientation of sustainable economic development for the people. Tu Mo Rong commune has more than 95% of the population being Xo Dang ethnic people, who mainly live on growing agricultural products and medicinal herbs but face many difficulties in consumption. Realizing this, the People's Committee of the commune has organized the market to integrate digital transformation activities.

At the market, Chairman of Tu Mo Rong Commune People's Committee, Mr. Tran Quoc Huy, and the digital transformation working group directly trained the people on livestream selling skills on social networks. The goal is to help people promote and expand the market for agricultural products, increase income and build brands for local specialties.

Not only supporting consumption, Tu Mo Rong Commune People's Committee also focuses on enhancing production capacity for people. Within the framework of the fair, the commune presented 17 hole drilling machines to 17 villages in the area. These are important equipment to help farmers more conveniently grow coffee, fruit trees and many other valuable crops. The donation of production tools is expected to increase labor productivity, improve income and gradually stabilize people's lives after the Commune Party Congress.

Secretary of the Party Committee of Tu Mo Rong Commune, Mr. Vo Trung Manh, affirmed: "This is a concrete action to realize the resolution of the Party Congress of the Commune. We will continue to direct and support people to take advantage of digital technology, promote the consumption of agricultural products and medicinal herbs on e-commerce platforms, towards a sustainable commodity agriculture ". Secretary of the Party Committee of Tu Mo Rong Commune said that in the coming time, the locality will maintain a monthly market and continue to support people to sell goods through e-commerce platforms.

The "Zero-VND Market" is not only a charity event but also the starting point for a long-term socio-economic strategy, helping the Xo Dang people gradually escape poverty and stand firmly on the path of sustainable development.

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Source: https://phunuvietnam.vn/phien-cho-0-dong-thap-len-hy-vong-moi-cho-dong-bao-xo-dang-20250821160446361.htm