Eliminate temporary houses, warm Tet for Khmer people

A warm Tet in a new house

These days, all the villages of the Khmer people in Soc Trang province - where the Khmer community accounts for over 30% of the province's population - are bustling in the atmosphere of celebrating the traditional New Year of the Snake. This year, that joy seems to be multiplied when thousands of Khmer households in difficulty have celebrated Tet in new, solid houses full of love.

The family of Ms. Tran Thi My Xuyen in My Thuan commune (My Tu district) could not hide their emotions when the new house was just completed before Tet. "My family's biggest dream of a solid house has come true. Having a new house to celebrate Tet, the whole family is very happy. From now on, we only need to focus on doing business to raise children to study and develop the family economy".

In the spacious house that has just been completed, Ms. Lam Thi Suol in Long Phu commune (Long Phu district) emotionally said: "My family is in difficulty, I cannot build a house by myself. Thanks to the support of the locality, my children and grandchildren now have a place to gather on the traditional New Year's Day. This is an extremely meaningful gift, we will try harder to overcome difficulties".

That joy also came to Mr. Duong Dam's family in Lich Hoi Thuong town (Tran De district). Mr. Dam said that his family's circumstances are difficult, the house is dilapidated, and there is a risk of collapse at any time. From the budget of the local program to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses, he has a place to settle down and make a living.

Complete the removal of temporary houses 3 months in advance

According to the Steering Committee for the Program to Eliminate Temporary and Dilapidated Houses in Soc Trang province, as of April 10, 2025, the whole province has started construction of more than 6,721 houses, of which more than 4,500 have been completed and handed over.

In particular, the province completed housing support for ethnic minorities before the Lunar New Year this year. As for the group of meritorious people, housing support will be completed before April 30, 2025.

Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairwoman of the People's Council of Soc Trang province - Ms. Ho Thi Cam Dao - said: "The province aims to complete support for the construction and repair of 8,673 temporary and dilapidated houses before June 30, 2025, 3 months ahead of schedule, with a total cost of more than 455 billion VND".

To achieve this humane goal, Soc Trang is mobilizing the entire political system to participate, promoting emulation between localities. At the same time, it calls on people, businesses and organizations to join hands to contribute with the spirit of "whoever has something to contribute".

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