Village Elders Help Raise Election Awareness in Cat Tien 3

In areas with large ethnic minority populations, village elders, hamlet leaders, and other respected community figures have played an increasingly important role in helping residents understand the significance of this major national event.

A Bridge Between the Authorities and the People

Cat Tien 3 is home to many hamlets and villages populated by ethnic minority communities, including areas formerly part of Dong Nai Thuong Commune. In these communities, village elders, hamlet leaders, and respected local figures play a particularly important role in daily life.

They are not only guardians of traditional customs and cultural values but also serve as a bridge between local authorities and the people in many community movements and activities.

In election communication efforts, respected community figures have played an increasingly active role. With their credibility and close connection with local residents, they help voters better understand the significance and importance of the election, thereby raising awareness and a sense of responsibility for participating in the vote.

Dieu K’Von, a voter in Bu Sa Hamlet and Deputy Secretary of the hamlet Party cell, said that local residents place high expectations on the deputies to be elected in the new term. According to him, voters’ greatest hope is for greater attention to social welfare policies, economic development, and the application of science and technology in production.

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Local residents hope that elected deputies will pay greater attention to providing farmers with scientific and technical knowledge, especially in the cultivation and care of crops such as durian and coffee. If more training courses and technical guidance programs are organized, farmers will have better opportunities to improve productivity and their livelihoods.

Dieu K’Von
Deputy Secretary of the Party Cell of Bu Sa Hamlet, Cat Tien 3 Commune

According to Dieu K’Von, besides financial support, what is even more important is helping people access modern agricultural knowledge so that they can develop their economy sustainably and gradually reduce poverty.

Beyond expressing voters’ aspirations, many village elders also directly take part in communication and mobilization efforts, encouraging residents to participate fully in the election in accordance with regulations.

Dieu K’Loc, born in 1953, a village elder of Bu Gia Ra Hamlet and also a local gong artisan, said he always reminds villagers to actively take part in election day.

According to him, voting is both a right and a responsibility of every citizen, contributing to the selection of representatives of the people to participate in building an increasingly strong State apparatus.

He also expressed his hope that local authorities will continue to prioritize economic development and improving people’s living standards in the time ahead, working toward the goal of “a prosperous people, a strong nation, and a just and civilized society.”

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As a village elder, I always encourage local residents to fully participate in the election. With a newly elected apparatus, the State will operate more effectively and people’s lives will continue to improve.

Dieu K’Loc
Village Elder, Bu Gia Ra Hamlet, Cat Tien 3 Commune

According to Dieu K’Loc, in recent years, the village’s economic conditions have improved considerably. Local residents have actively restructured their crops, shifting from traditional crops to durian and coffee cultivation to boost their incomes.

“In the past, traveling was very difficult because roads were not convenient. Now the infrastructure has improved, and people hope it will continue to develop further so that the economy can become more stable and living standards keep improving,” he shared.

Diversifying Election Communication Methods

According to Tran Quang Trung, Chairman of the People’s Committee and Chairman of the Election Committee of Cat Tien 3 Commune, election communication has been implemented in a synchronized and diverse manner to ensure that all voters are well informed about the upcoming election.

In implementing plans issued by the Party Committee, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and the People’s Committee of Cat Tien 3 Commune, the locality has strengthened election communication through various channels, including the commune’s electronic information portal, the local loudspeaker broadcasting system, Zalo groups and the Facebook fanpage “Cat Tien 3.”

In addition, propaganda panels, posters, banners and slogans have been displayed along major roads, at the commune center and at offices of local agencies and organizations. Election communication has also been integrated into cultural and musical programs celebrating the New Year, creating a lively atmosphere and attracting public attention.

Notably, the commune has established three mobile communication teams, each consisting of five members, who directly visit hamlets and villages to inform residents about the significance of the election, the election date and the brief biographies of the candidates.

At the same time, the locality has compiled audio files introducing the brief biographies of candidates for the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels. These recordings are broadcast on the commune’s loudspeaker system at fixed times during the day, making it convenient for residents to follow the information.

In remote areas where residents live scattered across wide distances, hamlets and villages use mobile loudspeakers to broadcast election information, ensuring that all voters can access information about the election.

In addition, the commune has applied information technology in communication by preparing visual files featuring the brief biographies of candidates and posting them on the commune’s electronic information portal and Facebook fanpage, making it easier for residents to access the information.

A notable feature of election communication in Cat Tien 3 is the organization of discussion sessions at agencies, organizations and hamlets to introduce the brief biographies and action programs of the candidates.

According to local leaders, 100 percent of agencies, organizations and hamlets in the commune have organized these activities, creating favorable conditions for voters to better understand the capacity, qualities and action programs of the candidates before selecting the most qualified representatives.

During this process, village elders, hamlet leaders and respected community figures continue to play an active role by encouraging residents to attend communication sessions, while also explaining and guiding voters so they can properly understand legal regulations related to the election.

The active participation of village elders, hamlet leaders and respected community members has made an important contribution to the effectiveness of election communication at the local level. With their credibility, experience and deep understanding of people’s daily lives, they not only help disseminate information about the election but also promote consensus and strengthen public trust in the political system.